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Boy Scouts: Scouting continues to offer ‘same values, same benefits, same excitement’

The Covid lock-in during the spring certainly brought some positive changes to families everywhere.

Members of the 2020 Christ Covenant School Board of Trustees include (from left, back) Jonathan Werne, Kap Primos, Mark Brown, Rod Russ, Mark Kosko, Bill Creel; (seated)

Getting Ready: N’side schools address maintenance projects this summer

While students have not stepped foot on campus for classes since early March, maintenance projects are still necessary for area schools as they prepare for students to return.

Jackson zoo still in limbo after years of declining attendance, closure

In March 2018, the Jackson Zoological Society announced that it was considering moving the zoo to Northeast Jackson, in an effort to save it.

Philosophy Club: Northsiders meet monthly to learn, have serious discussion and enjoy each other’s company

What started as Pat McNease’s desire to have something new to talk about with his wife has turned into a 22-year tradition of learning for him and several other Northside men.

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Hinds and Madison counties among 13 with new mask, social distancing requirements
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On Fri, 07/10/2020 - 04:05 PM

JACKSON — Governor Tate Reeves has announced additional social distancing measures for thirteen counties identified as hotspots within our state to limit transmission around the communities and protect the health of all Mississippians.
Moss Point mayor Mario King

Moss Point mayor, wife indicted on wire fraud charges
By Steve Wilson , READ MORE > 564 Reads
On Fri, 07/10/2020 - 11:41 AM

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Madison County Schools announces reopening plans
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On Thu, 07/09/2020 - 02:18 PM

Madison County Schools recently released its re-entry guidelines for the 2020-21 academic year. A copy of the letter was sent to district families, and was made available on the district's website.
Latest Mississippi Covid-19 stats
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On Thu, 07/09/2020 - 01:21 PM
From the Mississippi State Department of Health:
- New cases of COVID-19: 703
Positive test results reported to MSDH as of 6 p.m. yesterday. Tests may have been made during the past several days, and represent individuals who became ill a week ago or more.
North Oak Regional Medical Center

Gov. Tate Reeves vetoes several bills, including earmark for hospital closed since 2018
By Steve Wilson , READ MORE > 2946 Reads
On Thu, 07/09/2020 - 12:48 AM

Gov. Tate Reeves used his line-item veto pen late Wednesday to cut out a $2 million earmark for a hospital that’s been closed since 2018 and also vetoed most of the state's education budget over a dispute regarding teacher pay.
Butler Snow building in Ridgeland

Sixteen entities statewide received the biggest chunk of more than 45,000 COVID-19 related loans
By Steve Wilson, READ MORE > 1010 Reads
On Wed, 07/08/2020 - 02:44 PM

Mississippi law firms, electric cooperatives and even some non-profits received more than $3.165 billion in loans under the federal Paycheck Protection Program designed to preserve jobs in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Jackson statue in front of City Hall

Andrew Jackson statue has ties to Northside
By Anthony Warren, READ MORE > 1081 Reads
On Wed, 07/08/2020 - 10:13 AM

“It’s a sad day.”
Northsider Dr. Reed Hogan

Northsider Reed Hogan's over-the-counter Covid-19 treatment cuts death rate 25-40%
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On Tue, 07/07/2020 - 04:28 PM

COVID-19 Treatment Success with a Combination of Two Over-the-Counter Drugs -- Pepcid and Zyrtec
Alternating lane closures on State Route 463 in Madison County
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On Fri, 07/10/2020 - 04:26 PM

WHO:           Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT).

WHAT:        Alternating lane closures.

WHEN:         Work will take place nightly between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. starting Sunday night, July 12, through Thursday morning, July 16.
ABC warehouse in Gluckstadt

Department of Revenue orders temporary suspension of alcohol orders until July 20
By Steve Wilson, READ MORE > 366 Reads
On Fri, 07/10/2020 - 01:49 PM

The Mississippi Department of Revenue announced today that it'll suspend orders of alcohol from customers from the state-owned warehouse until July 20.

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