School employee who was passing out materials, lunch to students tests positive
A north Mississippi school district employee who was passing out food and materials to students has tested positive for COVID19,
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Governor issues shelter in place order for Mississippi county
Mississippi governor Tate Reeves announced a “shelter in place” order for a Mississippi county. “I have signed an executive order
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Rural districts face challenges amid coronavirus school closures
‘Just another daunting challenge’: Rural districts embrace creative solutions amid coronavirus school closures by Kayleigh Skinner, Mississippi Today March 30,
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Mississippi Police Chief tests positive for COVID19 virus
A police chief in Mississippi has tested positive for the COVID19 virus. From the City of Belmot Mayor on social
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Stock market dive brings attention to Mississippi PERS plan
Stock market dive brings attention to that third rail – state pension plan by Bobby Harrison, Mississippi Today March 29,
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Department of Education considering microgrants for students and teachers
Speaking at a White House briefing on the coronavirus, which has closed schools nationwide, DeVos said the grants would help
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Emergency SNAP food benefits to be issued in Mississippi
According to the MDHS, there will be emergency SNAP food benefits issued in March and April. From the agency: In
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Mississippi unemployment claims jump nearly 600% due to COVID-19
Mississippi unemployment claims jump nearly 600% due to COVID-19 by Anna Wolfe, Mississippi Today March 26, 2020 Nearly six times
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First confirmed coronavirus case in Benton County
The MSDH has confirmed the first case of COVID19 in Benton County. This comes as all surrounding counties have reported
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COVID19 related death and three new cases reported in Tippah County
Three new cases of COVID19 were reported by MDHS on Thursday and local reports suggest the first COVID19 related death
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