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Andrea Chu joins Idaho Community Foundation as senior accountant
We are pleased to announce that Ryan Stratton has joined The King, Barrios, Bartlett, Duncan Group at Morgan S[...] July 22, 2025
A shot in the arm for vaccination
A shot in the arm for vaccination It is hoped that full government approval of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine will overcome the hesitation or resistance of many of the unvaccinated to voluntarily get the shots. That’s unlikely, though. The leery or the conspiracy-minded are not going to accept the word of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration any more than they accepted the word of medical experts, who for months have pleaded with them to get vaccinated.
U.S. must not cut evacuation short
U.S. must not cut evacuation short The Biden administration clearly miscalculated how much resistance the American-installed government in Afghanistan would put up to the Taliban retaking control of the country. It cannot miscalculate, though, on getting Americans out of that chaotic and dangerous place as well as those Afghans who assisted our efforts during the 20-year war. To stop the evacuations prematurely could subject those left behind to persecution and death.
Football scores from Aug. 20
Regular season NCA (0-1) 14, Calhoun (1-0) 16 Jamborees Newton 6, Patrcian Academy 7* Newton 7, Clarkdale 0* Newton County 27, Lake 0# *-1 12-minute quarter games #-2 12-minute quarter games
Data from U.S. Census consistent with estimates as lawmakers start redistricting process
DeSoto and Harrison counties showed large-scale growth in population between the 2010 and 2020 U.S. Census. With the actual U.S. Census data, the Mississippi Legislature can begin what can be a contentious chore of redrawing the state's 174 legislative districts and four congressional districts.
Graceful exit doesn’t work out
Gov. Tate Reeves would not be the first manager to try to let a wayward employee leave gracefully and paint the departure in a less than truthful light. It happens all the time in both the public and private sectors. So, it would not be fair to go too hard on the Republican governor for the way he handled the pending separation with his chief economic development officer, John Rounsaville.
A hot potato in higher ed
A hot potato in higher ed One can argue whether Mississippi’s public universities should mandate that students or staff be vaccinated against COVID-19, as hundreds of colleges around the nation have done. But first it needs to be determined who has the authority to impose such a mandate. The university presidents and the state College Board that oversees them can’t agree.
Sen. Roger Wicker tests positive for COVID-19, has mild symptoms
U.S. Senator Roger Wicker speaks to media on behalf of Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith after her debate against Mike Espy inside the Farm Bureau Federation auditoriumTuesday, November 20, 2018. Credit: Eric J. Shelton, Mississippi Today/ Report for America Sen. Roger Wicker tests positive for COVID-19, has mild symptoms U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker has tested positive for COVID-19, his office announced in a release Thursday morning.
Schools now allowed to implement hybrid schedules due to rising COVID-19 infections in children
Kaylen Wade, 8, uses a laptop and tablet to participate in class via Zoom while at the Mississippi Children’s Museum. Credit: Vickie D. King/Mississippi Today Schools now allowed to implement hybrid schedules due to rising COVID-19 infections in children Schools are now allowed to implement hybrid schedules — or a combination of virtual learning and in-person school days — after the State Board of Education approved a temporary policy revision on Thursday.
Nursing shortage leads MSDH to authorize paramedics and EMTs to care for patients at hospitals
An Elmendorf's ambulances sits outside of the emergency entrance.
UMMC Offering Free Monoclonal Antibody Infusions Without Doctor’s Visit To Curb COVID-19 Hospitalizations
Research shows monoclonal antibody infusions to be effective at suppressing severe cases of COVID-19, if taken early enough in the infection. Now, eligible adults newly infected with COVID-19 can receive monoclonal antibody treatment for free at the University of Mississippi Medical Center.
Pandemic requires some patience
The recent and dramatic surge in COVID-19 has many people feeling frustrated. Frustrated over the large numbers of unvaccinated who have supercharged the highly contagious virus. Frustrated that they still have to be worried about being a carrier of the disease even if they are vaccinated. Frustrated that some of those precautions they thought they were done with — masking, social distancing and the discouragement of large indoor gatherings — have resurfaced.
UPSD receives Clarke Alumni donation
The Clarke College Alumni give school supplies to Union Elementary School. Pictured (left to right) Dr. Tyler Hansford, Jeannette Guidry-Spencer, William Spencer, and Dr. Lori Wilcher.
Mississippi ACLU threatens State Senator Joel Carter over official Facebook page
Mississippi ACLU threatens State Senator Joel Carter over official Facebook page The ACLU of Mississippi on behalf of a Madison County resident sent a demand letter to State Senator Joel Carter from the Gulf Coast over banning an individual from commenting on his official Facebook page. The incident, according to Carter, occurred when the Madison County resident, regularly and aggressively commented on Carter’s official page.
Whether or not Reese wins gold, Mississippi’s long jump history is golden
This was Britney Reese en route to Olympic Gold in London in 2012. Aug 8, Credit: Ole Miss sports Whether or not Reese wins gold, Mississippi’s long jump history is golden Brittney Reese of Gulfport and Ole Miss goes for Olympic gold Monday in Tokyo, still another chapter in Mississippi’s long and rich history of long jumping excellence. We are often called a football state because so many of our small-town heroes go on to record-setting pro football stardom.
Mississippi Covid-19 Update : August 02, 2021
Mississippi Covid-19 Update : August 02, 2021 Listed below is the daily COVID-19 update for the state of Mississippi. New cases of COVID-19: 4,991* * New COVID-19 positive test results reported to MSDH for the three-day period July 30 through August 01 as of 3 p.m. yesterday * Tests may have been made during the past week, and represent individuals who became ill a week ago or more. Repeated tests for the same individual are counted only once.
Mississippi Covid-19 Update : July 30, 2021
Mississippi Covid-19 Update : July 30, 2021 Listed below is the daily COVID-19 update for the state of Mississippi. New cases of COVID-19: 1,643 Positive test results reported to MSDH as of 6 p.m. yesterday. Tests may have been made during the past week, and represent individuals who became ill a week ago or more. Repeated tests for the same individual are counted only once. New COVID-19 related deaths: 10 Six deaths occurred between July 28 and July 29.
EDUCATION: Hansford Joins MASS Board of Directors
EDUCATION: Hansford Joins MASS Board of Directors Tyler Hansford, superintendent for the Union Public School District, has been elected to the Mississippi Association of School Superintendents’ board of directors. Since its founding in 1969, MASS has grown into a nationally recognized coalition that provides state-of-the-art training and mentoring programs for educators throughout Mississippi while advocating year-round for improved public schools.
Rough period for our county
Rough period for our county This month of July has been one of the worst months that we’ve had in a long time. We had two deaths that were very tragic, and another was critically injured — all on one weekend this month. Weekends like that are tough on us, especially to those who are responding to these tragedies. No one ever wants to go on a call like that. So, if you see one of our first responders, please give them a word of encouragement. Thank them for what they do, and keep them in your prayers.
NEWTON: NMSD to require masks
Virtual Wednesdays also eliminated from 2021-2022 school year The Newton Municipal School District is finalizing its plans to return to school for the 2021-2022 school year. Those plans, however, will still include mandating masks on campus for students and staff for at least the first few weeks of school. “The state has encouraged students to continue wearing masks, but that has not changed in our plan,” said Newton Municipal School Superintendent Glenda Nickson.
Union Community News: Dangers of the new Delta variant of COVID-19
Although most COVID-19 restrictions do not govern people’s lives anymore, the global pandemic still has not ended, and things have the potential to become worse before they get better due to the recent rise of the Delta variant. This form of COVID-19 originated in India as a mutated form of the original virus, and most experts define this variant as extremely transmissible.
Decatur Community News: LeRonald B. Murray - Pastor continues his father’s Decatur ministry
L. Agnes Russell premium content for subscribers Decatur Community News: LeRonald B. Murray — Pastor continues his father’s Decatur ministry While teaching at Newton County High School about twenty years ago, I was impressed by several young students in my class. I discovered they had been brought up in the Murray Chapel Church of God in Christ, or COGIC, in Decatur, pastored by Eld. George Murray, Superintendent of District #2 of the COGIC churches in Mississippi.
BUSINESS: New stores announce opening dates in Decatur, Newton
The parking lot is full at the Decatur Dollar Tree/Family Dollar store as workers stock the store in preparation for its opening Thursday. | Jason Tune/The Appeal premium content for subscribers BUSINESS: New stores announce opening dates in Decatur, Newton The new combined Dollar Tree/Family Dollar stores in Decatur and Newton will be opening soon.
Brent Maze: Ready to enjoy the fair once again
Brent Maze Brent Maze: Ready to enjoy the fair once again The last week of July is one of the most exciting weeks of the year for people in Newton and Neshoba counties. It’s fair week. Granted, you can expect the days to be some of the hottest of the year. You can generally expect at least some rain. And you can expect a lot of partying going at the Neshoba County Fair. Last year, it felt empty without the fair and so many of our annual events. I don’t know how we survived without it.
Getting the Message: Acts 10: 23-48
Chris Shelton Getting the Message: Acts 10: 23-48 The book of Acts is the inspired account of the Lord Jesus Christ building his church through the proclamation of the gospel. He commanded his apostles to begin in Jerusalem with the Jewish people, proceed to the surrounding areas in Judea and Samaria, and from there go to the end of the earth. In this passage we see the gospel go to Cornelius, a Roman Centurion, and his family and friends, who were Gentiles.
Opinion: Tuna Town only four hours away
My son Lawrence was home from college and suggested we go fishing off the coast of Louisiana. He asks every visit home and I usually find a good excuse not to go. This time I thought about my age and the years left and decided to give it a try. I did a Google search and found everybody booked for months in advance. That’s the nature of Google searches. Most people just Google “Louisiana fishing” and leave it at that. Not a good idea.
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