He Was Ordered to Self-Isolate. He Didn’t. Now He’s Facing Criminal Charges.
by Jodi S. Cohen ProPublica Illinois is an independent, nonprofit newsroom that produces investigative journalism with moral force. Sign up for
Read More
Alcorn County News
Alcorn County and Corinth, MS News
Author: Jon R Myers
Physicians Fear For Their Families As They Battle Coronavirus With Too Little Armor
Laura Ungar March 27, 2020 Dr. Jessica Kiss’ twin girls cry most mornings when she goes to work. They’re 9,
Read More
Tornado Watch issued for Alcorn County until Sunday morning
A Tornado Watch has been issued for Alcorn County and much of North Mississippi by the National Weather service. From
Read More
Coronavirus Has Upended Our World. It’s OK to Grieve
Stephanie O’Neill March 27, 2020 On weekday evenings, sisters Lesley Laine and Lisa Ingle stage online happy hours from the
Read More
MRHC confirms first COVID19 case in Alcorn County
MRHC confirmed their second positive test and first case in Alcorn County on Friday. According to a press release from
Read More
Department of health opening free mobile testing sites for one day only
The MSDH and UMMC are opening two free mobile testing sites for one day only. According to MSDH: The Mississippi
Read More
Magnolia confirms first positive test of COVID19
MRHC has been notified of their first positive test of COVID19 according to a Thursday press release. They have now
Read More
Public Service Commission working to suspend fees for online payments
The Mississippi Public Commission is working to suspend fees charged for online utility payments, according to a Thursday release. From
Read More
Mississippians among volunteers making home-sewn masks for medical workers
Mississippians among volunteers making home-sewn masks for medical workers by Michelle Liu, Mississippi Today March 24, 2020 The first mask
Read More
Mississippi has nation’s 12th highest COVID-19 infection rate
Mississippi has nation’s 12th highest COVID-19 infection rate by Erica Hensley, Mississippi Today March 24, 2020 Based on total confirmed
Read More
Tornado Watch issued for Alcorn County until 10 pm Wednesday
A tornado watch is in place for Alcorn county until 10 pm on Wednesday. From the National Weather Service in
Read More
Mississippi municipal court clerk convicted on embezzlement charge
The state auditors office announced a former MS municipal court clerk was arrested on embezzlemt charges. From Shad White: Today
Read More
City of Belmont issues shelter in place order, closure of factories encouraged
The City of Belmont has issued a shelter in place order, stopping all non essential travel and closing non essential
Read More
Breaking: Memphis issues order to stay at home, closes non-essential business
The City of Memphis issued a Safer at Home order on Monday, closing all non essential business. From the city:
Read More
Suregeon General has dire warning “this week, it’s going to get bad”
The United States Surgeon General went on national TV on Monday and had a dire warning for Americans. “I want
Read More
Working class in Mississippi face economic uncertainty with large scale layoffs
Working-class Mississippians were already living hand to mouth. Then along came coronavirus by Anna Wolfe, Mississippi Today March 22, 2020
Read More
Over 200 COVID19 cases in Mississippi as number nearly doubles overnight
There are now over 200 coronavirus cases in the state of Mississippi after new cases nearly doubled overnight. Cases of
Read More
Front line respiratory therapist says COVID is worse than you think, even in young patients
ProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Sign up for The Big Story newsletter to receive stories like this one
Read More
60 new cases of COVID19, 24% are hospitalized, other stats
New stats were released by the MSDH on Saturday and it goes more in depth on the Coronavirus outbreak. According
Read More
Mississippi hospitals preparing for ‘tidal wave’ of new Coronavirus cases
Amid first reported death, Mississippi hospitals brace for COVID-19 ‘tidal wave’ by Erica Hensley, Mississippi Today March 19, 2020 A
Read More