Local Area Closures Due To Anticipated Arrival of Hurricane Ida

B-MO in the MO'rning - With the anticipated arrival of Hurricane Ida, the following closures are in effect for tomorrow: All classes scheduled for Attala, Neshoba, Leake and Winston County Schools have been closed. Tyson Foods of Carthage has also shut down production for Monday. All Mid... Read More.
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SNAP Benefits to Increase 25%

The USDA is set to permanently boost food stamp benefits by 25%. The Biden administration has approved a significant and permanent increase in the levels of food stamp assistance available to needy families—the largest single increase in the program’s history. Starting in October, average... Read More.
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Rent and Utility Money Assistance Deadline Approaching

Rent and utility money is still available. Approximately $25 million can be allocated to Mississippians through September 30th, according to state officials. These resources are part of the Rental Assistance for Mississippi Program, also known as RAMP. The program provides rent and or utilities... Read More.
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The Puppy Dog Scam Report

Another Day, another Scam, and this time it has to do with puppy dogs. There were recent reports in our area of people listing puppies for sale on Craig’s List, requesting the money in advance, and then giving a local home address as the... Read More.
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The Covid Update

MSDH is reporting an additional 3,163 cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi and 25 deaths. Attala County is reporting 13 new cases, 32 new cases in Leake, 111 in Neshoba, and 17 cases in Winston County. And according to a study conducted and released by The... Read More.
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Elevated Risk for Dangerous Heat Conditions Extended

Dangerous heat stress conditions are expected to continue over much of the area through Friday, according to the National Weather Service In Jackson. Afternoon heat index values will climb to between 105-110 degrees. Increasing rain chances across central-southeast Mississippi will lead to less oppressive,... Read More.
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David And The Giants Coming To Carthage

David and The Giants are coming to Carthage. Joe Burgess announced that David and the Giants will be in concert Friday, August 20th, in Carthage at 7:30pm. The event will be held at the Old Elementary School. David and The Giants include band members... Read More.
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5 ECCC Board Members Recognized for Years of Service

Five members of the East Central Community College Board of Trustees representing a combined 115 years of dedicated service were recognized at the August meeting of the Board. ECCC President Dr. Brent Gregory presented the trustees with plaques from the Mississippi Association of Community... Read More.
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Elevated Risk For Dangerous Heat In Our Region

An elevated risk for dangerous heat is in effect in our area. Dangerous heat stress conditions are expected over much of the area again Wednesday, as afternoon heat index values climb to between 105-110 degrees, according to the National Weather Service in Jackson. High... Read More.
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Warrior Wednesday Orientation and Registration Today

East Central Community College will offer a Warrior Wednesday Orientation and Registration session today, on the Decatur campus. It is the final orientation session before fall 2021 day and evening classes begin on Monday, Aug. 16. Warrior Wednesday will be from 9 a.m. to... Read More.
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