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
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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.
Walnut Grove:The Tuscolameta Trail Is Paved and Open
The Tuscolameta Trail is paved and open. "Final signage and site dressing is still to be done, but we had so much interest in using the trail, we decided to open as is." said Mayor Brian Gomillion. This continues our effort to be a... Read More.
Choctaw Tribal Schools Appoint Dr. Randy Grierson Director of Schools
Choctaw Tribal Schools has appointed a new Director. CTS announced "Dr. Randy Grierson joined our Choctaw Tribal Schools staff as Director of Schools. Dr. Grierson has extensive experience within the Mississippi educational system. He most recently served as Superintendent of Schools for the Municipal... Read More.
Leake School Registration Continues Through Thursday
Leake County back to school registration continues through this Thursday. Designated times are tomorrow from 8:00am-12:00pm and 1:00pm-3:00pm and Thursday from 10:00am-6:00pm. Back to school return date has been extended until September 8th, due to concerns around COVID-19 case increase in Mississippi.
Open Arms Food Distribution Today
Open Arms in Philadelphia is having a food distribution today at their building on Railroad Avenue. It will go from 4:30 to 6:30, or until the food runs out. One bag per car. Please line up from the direction of Old Mexico. Anyone in... Read More.
Choctaw chief chosen to help design new Mississippi flag
The chief of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians will help design a new Mississippi state flag that does not include the Confederate battle emblem.Republican Gov. Tate Reeves Friday announced Friday that he is appointing Chief Cyrus Ben, a retired teacher and an insurance... Read More.
State Health Department to host one-stop curbside event for back-to-school forms
In order to accommodate busy parents gearing up for the new school year, the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) will host a one-stop curbside event for required school entry/registration forms.This special two-week event will allow parents to get a copy of their child’s... Read More.
Free Covid Testing Tomorrow In Standing Pine
FREE Covid testing continues tomorrow in Standing Pine. This testing is available at the Standing Pine Facility. 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 a... Read More.
Important: Choctaw Tribal Schools Start Delayed!
The Choctaw Tribal Schools start is delayed. Tribal Chief Ben said in a statement "the current plan is to delay the start of school for four weeks with students returning on Monday, August 31st. Faculty and staff will return on Monday, August 3rd." The... Read More.
