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November is National Family Caregiver month. And the Mississippi Family Caregiver Support Program is providing services throughout the state including our community. The program offers temporary relief time for the regular or primary caregiver such as a spouse child and relative of an ill,... Read More.

Free Covid-19 testing is available in Attala County today. Testing is now expanded from teachers, staff, administrators to include nurses, and childcare facility workers on these specific days. Testing hours are noon to 7 p.m., and no appointment is necessary. Visit the Mississippi Department of Health... Read More.

(AP) — By a wide margin, Mississippi voters have eliminated a remnant of the state's racist history by repealing a complicated, multistep process for electing statewide officials. Going forward, candidates for eight offices — governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, secretary of state, treasurer, auditor, insurance... Read More.

Today is Monday, Nov. 9, the 314th day of 2020. There are 52 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Nov. 9, 1989, communist East Germany threw open its borders, allowing citizens to travel freely to the West; joyous Germans danced atop... Read More.

Today is Saturday, Nov. 7, the 312th day of 2020. There are 54 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Nov. 7, 1967, Carl Stokes was elected the first Black mayor of a major city -- Cleveland, Ohio. On this date: In 1811, U.S.... Read More.

The Mississippi Department of Employment Security has released a warning about fraud and scamming. MDES has been receiving reports about fraudulent emails circulating which claim to be from USDOL or the Federal Government. These emails refer to unemployment benefits. If you have received an... Read More.

The Jingle Bell Jubilee starts today Louisville. The Christmas Open House is hosted by the Louisville Chamber of Commerce and will be downtown. According to the Chamber "the stores will have refreshments, door prizes, and lots of great gifts for Christmas." The event start... Read More.