Moderna Filing for Approval of Coronavirus Vaccine in US and UK
On Monday, biotechnology company Moderna announced they will be seeking approval for emergency use authorization from the Food and Drug
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Alcorn County Placed Under Mask Mandate by Governor
On Tuesday, Governor Tate Reeves revealed that multiple counties have reached the case thresholds and other requirements to bring a
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Private Holly Springs Prison Experiencing COVID-19 Outbreak
A privately-owned prison in Holly Springs has been placed under a mandatory two-week quarantine after multiple inmates tested positive for
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Mississippi State Fair to Take Place Despite COVID-19 Concerns
On Thursday, it was announced that the annual Mississippi State Fair will still be held despite COVID-19 concerns due to
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Pair Arrested on Smuggling Charges After Drone Crashes into Prison
Two men have been taken into custody after attempting to smuggle various kinds of contraband into a Mississippi prison using
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Four Dead, Nine Others Positive with COVID-19 at Veterans Home
An outbreak that has occurred at a long-term care veterans home since July has claimed four lives. Nine others are
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Former Executive Director of Education and Others Charged with Fraud
On Thursday, a former executive director for the Mississippi Department of Education and three co-defendants were accused of the act
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Dobbs Releases New Number of Students and Teachers Quarantined
In a press conference held by Tate Reeves regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, State Health Official Dr. Thomas Dobbs released an
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Shortage of Meat Processors Reported in the State
There is a known shortage of meat processing facilities in Mississippi, creating shortages in available processed meat for sale in
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State Health Official Dobbs Orders Statewide Isolation of COVID-19 Infected People
On Tuesday, State Health Official Dr. Thomas Dobbs MD, MPH issued an order statewide that anyone that is diagnosed with
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Corinth High School Reports Two Additional COVID-19 Cases
Tuesday morning, Corinth School District announced in a statement released to parents that two additional students in grades 9-12 tested
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Mississippi State Flag Submissions Released
The highly awaited submissions for the new state flag of Mississippi were released Monday morning. The Mississippi Department of Archives
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Senate Republicans Reveal CARES Act II
On Monday, the GOP revealed their plans for the second coronavirus relief bill to help offset some of the economic
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NARUC President Presley Asks Members to Review Inmate Calling Rates
Mississippi Public Service Commissioner Brandon Presley, who also serves as the president for the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners
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Mississippi has highest one day total for COVID cases with over 1600 being reported by the MSDH
Today marks the worst day yet for inclining COVID-19 cases in Mississippi. The state reported 1,635 new cases statewide, as
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Kroger to Mandate Masks for Customers Nationwide
Following Walmart’s announcement yesterday, Kroger has also announced they will be requiring masks in their stores nationwide. The mandate will
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“Mississippi Stands” protest and rally to be held at courthouse in Corinth today
A pro-flag “Mississippi Stands” protest is planned for Saturday July 11th at the Alcorn County courthouse in downtown Corinth, according
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Mississippi Governor warns: “Our hospital system is stretched thin. The risk is real and everywhere”
The Governor of Mississippi had a dire warning for residents in Missisisppi on Wednesday as relates to COVID-19. Tate Reeves
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Date of Mississippi sales tax holiday for clothes and school supplies announced
Mississippi announced the date where you can buy clothes, shoes and school supplies with zero state tax on your purchases.
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Missing child from boarding school in Alcorn county was subject of abuse investigation by CPS
Nathan Covarrubias, the child that has been missing from the Summit’s View Boys Ranch in Alcorn County since May 29th,
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