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Audio: Dr. Gray Wallace talks his COVID-19 recovery on Breezy 101
Today on "Good Morning Kosciusko," Dr. Gray Wallace from Premier Medical Group joined us on-air to tells us about his recovery from COVID-19. We also asked him what we can expect moving forward during the coronavirus pandemic.
Safe Return Order Announced, All Businesses to Reopen
The Safe Return Order will begin Monday, June 1st. Governor Reeves has announced the new Safe Return Order as part of the next stage of recovery for Mississippi. The new plan lays out the latest stage of his plan which opens all businesses in... Read More.
Good News – New Covid Cases Way Down In Attala, Leake, and Scott County
Covid Numbers are down in Attala, Leake and Scott counties. Overall percentages as well as per capita cases have dropped in these regions. According to the MSDH website, these counties are not currently listed on the top 12 list from across the state. According... Read More.
SNAP Is Back!!!
SNAP is back for the month of June. The Mississippi Dept. of Human Services has announced that households currently receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will be eligible for a supplemental benefit for June 2020. Similar benefits were provided for certified SNAP households for... Read More.
Today In History – May 28th
Today is Thursday, May 28, the 149th day of 2020. There are 217 days left in the year.
Today's Highlight in History:
On May 28, 1912, the Senate Commerce Committee issued its report on the Titanic disaster that cited a "state of absolute unpreparedness," improperly tested... Read More.
FREE Covid Testing in Carthage This Saturday
FREE testing continues this Saturday. UMMC and the MSDH are providing free drive-through Covid-19 testing this Saturday, May 30th, at the Red Water Facility in Carthage. "Anyone who has crossed paths with a Covid-19 positive person or who is experiencing any symptoms can now... Read More.
Philadelphia High School announces graduation plans
Philadelphia High School has announced plans for graduation.
The ceremony is set for this Friday at the school from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. A stage will be set up across from the central office.
Graduates will drive up in their cars then get out and... Read More.
Expert: Slow economic recovery for Mississippi amid virus
The state economist says Mississippi can expect a long, slow economic recovery from the shock of job losses and the steep decline in commercial activity tied to the coronavirus pandemic.
Darrin Webb spoke to legislators Tuesday. He said that at the end of 2019, Mississippi’s... Read More.
Your stimulus money might come as a debit card
The US Treasury and IRS are sending some Americans debit cards instead of a paper checks for their stimulus money.
You may receive one of these cards if the IRS doesn't have your bank information on file.
An excerpt from the website EIPCard.com reads "Your... Read More.
Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest for Drug Trafficking
On last Friday, the 22nd, a Leake County Sheriff's Office deputy on patrol pulled over Amadeus Lipsey, of Kosciusko, for suspected Driving Under the Influence. Further investigation revealed much more.
Mr. Lipsey was booked into Leake County Correctional for Trafficking in Controlled Substances with a... Read More.
LTC Facility Covid Testing Continues
LTC Facility Covid testing continues. This week marks the halfway point of an aggressive 14 day testing plan covering all Long Term Care facilities in Mississippi. According to Dr. Thomas Dobbs, State Health Director, "testing is expected to be completed on schedule with over... Read More.
