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Neshoba Completes First Day of Covid-19 Tele Screening
Neshoba - Neshoba General Hospital completed the first round of Covid-19 tele screening today. "47 people were screened and only 1 met criteria for testing. We have tested a total of 17 people in our medical facilities with NO positives in Neshoba County yet,"... Read More.
Leake County Schools Closed Next Week March 23rd-27th
Leake County - Leake County Schools are closed again next week due to the Coronavirus Pandemic. "In agreement with The Leake County School District Board of Education, we believe that it is in the best interest of the district and our community to close... Read More.
PEARL RIVER RESORT TEMPORARILY SUSPENDS OPERATIONS AT GAMING PROPERTIES
CHOCTAW, MS (March 18, 2020) – Today, Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians (MBCI) Tribal government officials and Pearl River Resort Executive leaders have made the decision to temporarily close all Pearl River Resort properties due to nationwide COVID-19 virus concerns. It is important to... Read More.
Breaking: Mississippi Power Rates Decreasing!
Mississippi Power customers to see rate decrease
AP-MS--Utility Rate-Decrease
Mar 18, 2020 12:57PM (GMT 17:57)
JACKSON, Miss. (WLOX-TV) — Rates are going down for Mississippi Power customers. WLOX-TV reports the Mississippi Public Service Commission voted Tuesday to lower rates for customers in the state, starting with their... Read More.
Breaking: Mississippi Employees Will Be Paid!
Mississippi employees off work to be paid amid pandemic
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Associated Press
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi teachers and employees of city and county governments will be paid even if they are told to stay home because of the coronavirus pandemic. The state... Read More.
Latest ECCC Update
East Central Community College (ECCC) continues to actively monitor information concerning the novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) provided by the Mississippi Department of Health (MSDH), Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA), and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In addition, College officials are maintaining... Read More.
COVID19 Testing in Neshoba County Starting Today. Hotline Open!
Neshoba General Hospital has begun a testing program for COVID19. Please Call the hotline at 601-663-1213 to be screened if you are experiencing any symptoms. Testing will be at the Neshoba County Coliseum. YOU MUST BE SCREENED BEFORE YOU GO! Please call first. Sid... Read More.
Legislators Working to Guarantee Pay for Local School Employees, and More
Regional - (According to AP) Mississippi State Legislators are focusing on plans to secure financial compensation for teachers and hourly employees. The goal is for every local governmental employee to be paid regardless of Coronavirus related attendance restrictions. Also, the Mississippi Board of Education... Read More.
Carthage City Venue Events are Postponed
Leake - The Coronavirus Crisis is necessitating additional Carthage City venue event postponements. Due to ongoing public health and safety concerns all confirmed events and activities at Lincoln Park, McMillan Park, The Scout Hut and The Carthage Coliseum are included. Rescheduling could begin as... Read More.
Neshoba County School District is Providing Free Meals
Neshoba - The Neshoba County School District is providing free meals for children. The Grab and Go breakfast and lunch program starts this Wednesday, March 18th, until further notice. "The service is available for ages 18 and under, including infants and toddlers. Children do... Read More.
Major Changes at Pearl River Resort
Big changes and closings are happening now at Pearl River Resort! Here is a summary of what is open. Active Table Games and Slot Machines on the casino floor will be limited to provide for social distancing. Hotels at Golden Moon and Silver Star... Read More.
