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Masks are now required statewide. Governor Reeves announced that he is signing an executive order mandating masks in public, at social gatherings, and while shopping.All students and teachers across Mississippi will be required to wear masks during in-person education times. 7th-12th grade will have... Read More.

Masks will now be required statewide. Governor Reeves announced that he is signing an executive order today requiring masks in public at social events, gatherings and while shopping. The order will be effective for at least the next two weeks. It was announced today... Read More.

Today is Wednesday, Aug. 5, the 218th day of 2020. There are 148 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On August 5, 1974, the White House released transcripts of subpoenaed tape recordings showing that President Richard Nixon and his chief of staff,... Read More.

Hunter education requirements can now be met online. According to the Mississippi Department of Wildlife Fisheries and Parks, residents age 12 and above will be able to complete their hunter education requirement online. The internet course, Today’s Hunter in Mississippi which is video narrated... Read More.

Snap benefits will be provided for August. Households currently receiving supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) benefits will be eligible for a supplemental benefit for August 2020. Similar benefits were provided for certified SNAP households for the previous months. SNAP households that have been certified... Read More.

Today is Tuesday, Aug. 4, the 217th day of 2020. There are 149 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On August 4, 1944, 15-year-old diarist Anne Frank was arrested with her sister, parents and four others by the Gestapo after hiding for... Read More.

Geyser Falls remains closed. According to representatives, the water theme park will remain closed through the season. If you have a 2020 season pass, it will be honored in the 2021 season."The decision to remain closed was out of an abundance of caution over... Read More.