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Help Design The New Mississippi Flag, Deadline Aug 1st
New Mississippi Flag design submissions are still being accepted. The Miss. Dept. of Archives and History is collecting Flag designs for the new commission review. Designs must include the words "In God We Trust" and can not include a confederate battle emblem. The deadline... Read More.
Carthage Strategic Planning Meeting Held to Discuss Covid-19 Concerns
The Carthage Strategic Planning Committee meeting was held yesterday. Mayor Vivians called the zoom meeting to discuss potential ramifications around the recent COVID-19 case spike in the community. In attendance were local business leaders, medical professionals, as well as school and governmental officials and... Read More.
Mississippians May Be Eligible For Extended Benefits!
Some Mississippians may be eligible for extended benefits. The Mississippi Department of Employment Security announced a listing of qualifying factors to determine eligibility for the Extended Benefits program, including an explanation on when the Extended Benefits are payable.To qualify for benefits, the individual must... Read More.
Veterans Mission Program Comes to Choctaw
A Veterans Mission Program Comes to Choctaw for 30 day assignment. CHC Representatives along with MBCI Tribal Chief Cyrus Ben and Tribal Council leadership welcomed medical professionals from the Mississippi Veterans Mission Assignment Program this week. This 30 day assignment at Choctaw Health Center... Read More.
Free Covid Testing Friday in Hotspot Region, Louisville
FREE Covid testing continues this Friday in Louisville. This testing is available at the Crystal Ridge Facility building. You must pre-register. To schedule an appointment sign up with the C Spire app, see link- https://www.umc.edu/CoronaVirus/COVID-19-Testing/Home.html or call 601-496-7200 if you do not have... Read More.
Today In History, July 29th
Today is Wednesday, July 29, the 211th day of 2020. There are 155 days left in the year.
Today's Highlight in History:
On July 29, 1967, an accidental rocket launch on the deck of the supercarrier USS Forrestal in the Gulf of Tonkin resulted in... Read More.
AUDIO: Philly Mayor On The Main Event
Philadelphia Mayor James Young was on the Main Event this morning. He chatted with LOLLYDUDE about covid-19, the St Francis bridge, and new businesses on the way. Click the link to listen
Mississippi Sales Tax Holiday set for this weekend
Shoppers in Mississippi will once again get a break on the back to school shopping with the annual Sales Tax Holiday.Beginning Friday, July 31 at 12:01 AM, shoppers in the Magnolia State won't have to pay sales tax on certain clothing and footwear items... Read More.
Leake County Depts. Recommended Covid-19 Policy
Leake County departments and employees now have a recommended Covid-19 policy. According to County Administrator Corey Wooten, "the policy guidelines were put in place in order to provide some across the board consistencies for county employees and offices. Different departments had approached us about... Read More.
Refill Jackson Paid Training Interviews Today!
Refill Jackson training interviews are this week. The paid workforce program is conducting interviews for their next paid training program that starts August 17th in Jackson. Refill Jackson says "you can earn up $1,600 while gaining the skills, confidence and motivation needed for success... Read More.
