Local Mayors On The Main Event This Morning
Mayor Jimmy Cockroft of Kosciusko, Mayor Mary Ann Vivians of Carthage, and Mayor James Young of Philadelphia visited with LOLLYDUDE this morning on The Main Event. Click the link to hear all 3 mayors!
Neshoba
MEMA Urges Small Business Owners to Submit Covid-19 Impact Report
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency is urging small business owners across the state to submit COVID-19 impact report forms. MEMA is gathering information about small businesses, so that Mississippi may request an Economic Injury Declaration from the Small Business Administration. "Please help us share these... Read More.
Neshoba General Coronavirus Day 2 Tele-Screening Updates
Neshoba - Neshoba General continued to tele screen additional people for Coronavirus on Thursday. 74 People overall had been tele screened by end of day. Only one person was tested on Thursday. The hospital and clinics have tested a combined total of 17. "We... Read More.
CEPA Lobbies Closed
At the request and recommendation of government and health agencies, CEPA has decided to close their lobbies until further notice. They are doing this to promote social distancing and maintain our top priority of health and safety to all of their employees and members.
For... Read More.
Ag Commissioner Gipson Provides Update on MDAC Functions
JACKSON, Miss. – Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson provided an update on the functions of the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce (MDAC) during this COVID-19 emergency.
Commissioner Gipson assures the public that essential functions of the department continue without disruption in order... Read More.
Breaking : All Mississippi Public Schools Closed Until April 17th
State - Public Schools will be closed until April 17th, according to Governor Tate Reeves. This includes all Public Schools throughout the state. Schools will continue to receive state money, and teachers will be compensated. The decision to close was reached in order to... Read More.
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.
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.
