Elective Surgeries that Require Hospitalization Delayed Starting Next Week
On Friday, Dr. Thomas Dobbs, the state medical officer, announced that a short-term delay of elective surgeries will take place
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Miss Mississippi Asya Branch Wins Miss USA
For the first time in history, Mississippi’s representative has won the Miss USA pageant competition. Prentiss County is celebrating as
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J.C. Penney Reaches Temporary Deal to Avoid Bankruptcy
After filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in May, clothing giant J.C. Penney may be avoiding bankruptcy for the time being.
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Rapper Kanye West Files Paperwork to Appear on Mississippi Presidential Ballot
The Mississippi Secretary of State’s Office confirmed that they have received paperwork from Kanye West regarding his inclusion on the
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General Atomics in Lee County Adding 125 Jobs
General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems will be increasing its manufacturing capacity at its Shannon location to prepare for the the addition
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Mississippi Records First Child COVID-19 Death
In a press conference that took place on Tuesday regarding the state of COVID-19 in Mississippi, Governor Tate Reeves and
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USDA Extends Free Meals Program for Rest of 2020
The Department of Agriculture announced on Monday that it would extending its program of free meals to all children for
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Updated COVID-19 Numbers for August 31, 2020
Today, MSDH is reporting an additional 274 cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi and 32 deaths. Mississippi’s total of COVID-19 cases
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Highest Daily Number of COVID-19 Deaths in Mississippi Recorded
Today, MSDH is reporting an additional 801 cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi and 67 deaths. Mississippi’s total of COVID-19 cases
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Walmart to Extend Closing Hours to 10 P.M.
On Friday, Walmart announced that most of its 4,700 stores will extend their time of closing to 10 P.M. rather
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