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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Public Service Commissioner gives update on lack of cell service in Tippah County
PSC Brandon Presley gave an update on the lack of cell service in Tippah County. According to Presley: TIPPAH COUNTY:
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Taxpayers Paid Millions to Design a Low-Cost Ventilator for a Pandemic. Instead, the Company Is Selling Versions of It Overseas
by Patricia Callahan, Sebastian Rotella and Tim Golden ProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Sign up for The Big Story newsletter to receive
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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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Six charged in Capital Murder killing of Dry Creek man
Six people have been charged in the killing of a Dry Creek man last week. From the Prentiss County Sheriffs
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Tips for battling depression during prolonged isolation
There is no doubt that this is a trying time for the world right now. Many people who suffer from
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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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Tornado Watch issued for Tippah County until early Sunday
A Tornado Watch was issued by the National Weather Service in Memphis after a large storm producing a wedge tornado
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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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Tippah becomes first county with multiple deaths, 4 new cases
Tippah County became the first county in the state to register multiple deaths with their 2nd death reported. Four new
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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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Tippah showing one death and one new case in latest COVID19 update
Tippah County is showing one death and one new case in the latest COVID19 update. As of March 26th, the
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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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Four new deaths reported in Mississippi from COVID19
Four new deaths were reported in Mississippi on Wedensday by the MSDH. From the agency: The first new death was
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Are Vital Home Health Workers Now A Safety Threat?
Phil Galewitz, Kaiser Health News March 25, 2020 As a hospice nurse in Seattle, Diane Speer said giving out hugs
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2nd COVID19 death reported in Mississippi on Wednesday
The 2nd COVID19 related death was reported in Mississippi on Wednesday by the MSDH. From MSDH: Today the Mississippi State
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