The Mississippi News Report for Wednesday, October 21: President Trump is reportedly planning a visit to Corinth on Oct. 26 and may also visit to support Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, burn bans now cover dozens of Mississippi counties as fire danger climbs, and the state is getting $32 million in federal funds to strengthen its healthcare workforce.
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Trump Reportedly Set to Visit Corinth on Oct. 26
President Trump is reportedly set to visit Corinth on Monday, Oct. 26, for a rally at the Crossroads Arena, with doors opening at 2:30 p.m. and remarks expected at 6 p.m., according to Alcorn News MS. Separately, reporting from DeSoto County News (via Mississippi Today) says Trump is also considering a Mississippi visit to support Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith.
Burn Bans Spread as Fire Danger Climbs Statewide
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency says 47 Mississippi counties are under active burn bans, and red counties allow no outdoor burning of any kind, Alcorn News MS reports. In DeSoto County, neighboring Marshall and Tate counties have banned burning as fire danger rises; as many as 53 Mississippi counties have bans and the National Weather Service warns of dry weather, according to DeSoto County News.
Reeves Awards $32 Million in Federal Funds for Healthcare Workforce, Psychiatric Services
Governor Tate Reeves has awarded $32 million in federal funds to develop Mississippi’s healthcare workforce and psychiatric services, DeSoto County News reports (originally published by Mississippi Today). In related healthcare news, more Mississippi county health departments could lose clinical services, per Mississippi Today reporting.
Around the Region
Lexington Faces New Lawsuit Days After Settling with Justice Department
The city of Lexington is facing a new lawsuit just days after settling with the U.S. Department of Justice, DeSoto County News reports (originally published by Mississippi Today).
Prentiss County Schools Earn Fifth Straight A Rating
The Prentiss County School District earned its fifth straight A from the state; four schools got As while two attendance centers earned Cs, according to Alcorn News MS. Nearby, the Booneville School District earned a B in the state’s revised accountability ratings, with Booneville High School receiving an A (Alcorn News MS).
Olive Branch Firefighters Free Horse Stuck in Mud
Olive Branch firefighters freed a horse stuck in thick mud near a pond on Curbo Lane Tuesday. The horse was uninjured and just needed a bath, DeSoto County News reports.
Hinds Community College aims for a MACCC/Region 23 title berth with a Thursday-night showdown against No. 5 Gulf Coast, Sports Mississippi reports. Also in Mississippi college sports: Mississippi State’s Alicia Bellendir won her first individual title at The Fin, finishing 5-under par (Sports Mississippi), and Belhaven’s Jimmy Byrd and Alexis Whiting were named C Spire Athletes of the Week (Sports Mississippi).
Jon Ross Myers is the executive editor and publisher of the Mississippi News Network, Mississippi's largest digital only media company. He can be reached at editor@tippahnews.com
