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Northeast MS -Governor Tate Reeves announced a state of emergency Saturday afternoon, March 14, along with plans for dealing with the coronavirus pandemic in Mississippi. The governor appeared nervous as he read his statement from a teleprompter three days after the first case of COVID-19 was confirmed in the state. He had left the country […]
Tupelo, MS– Lee County officials have taken precautions when it comes to the threat of Corona virus. In a meeting this morning, Friday March 13, 2020, the Board of Supervisors decided to cancel programs for seniors at the multipurpose center. This was a measure taken because the senior population is more at risk. Lee County […]
Tupelo- The Lee County Board of Supervisors met on Friday morning despite multiple closing due to Corona virus threat. The meeting was business as usual. The only real exception being a vote to extend the contract for debris removal. Jeremy Britton, the Vice President for Custom Tree Care, addressed board members to discuss efforts to […]
Northeast MS -Crisis calls for decisive leadership. Whether the coronavirus threat is overblown or understated, America is in a crisis regarding how we cope with it. For a number of weeks our leaders have dithered rather than led in putting together a coherent response. Allowing for the fact that even leading medical scientists are far […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: March 12, 2020 ALL MACJC ATHLETIC ACTIVITIES POSTPONED AMID CORONAVIRUS CONCERNS BOONEVILLE, Miss. – The Mississippi Association of Community and Junior Colleges (MACJC) has announced the immediate suspension of all athletic events, including competitions and practices, until March 30 based on the latest developments regarding the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. This includes […]
Tupelo- Mayor Jason Shelton held a press conference this afternoon, in response to the recent spread of the Corona virus. He said that the Virus has not reached our area, but the city of Tupelo is being proactive and “over-prepared.” Shelton said that he will be signing two executive orders today. The first order states […]
Tupelo officials have initiated a Homeless Task Force to try and combat homelessness in the City. This task force is a joint effort with the mayor’s office, the Mississippi Balance of State Contuum of Service, and Mississippi United to End Homelessness. The goal is to provide support by finding sustainable housing, employment and mental health […]
Lee County- On march 11th, 28 year old James Eaton was charged with Aggravated Assault after a stabbing incident. The Lee County Sheriff’s Department responded to a 911. According to the caller, a female had been stabbed, and another person was meeting an ambulance at an Auburn area store. Deputies learned that the assault happened […]
Northeast MS – Northeast Mississippi public schools were in the middle of spring break when the Department of Health (MDH) confirmed Mississippi’s first case of COVID-19, Wednesday evening, March 11. MDH said a Forrest County (Hattiesburg) adult male had tested positive for the coronavirus after returning from a trip to Florida. Results are still to […]
From the Mississippi Department of Health, March 11, 2020 JACKSON, Miss. — Tonight the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) reports its first presumptive positive case of coronavirus or COVID-19. Final verification will come from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The individual is a Forrest county adult male who recently traveled to […]
Tupelo- The Lee County Sheriff’s office released a statement saying that they have received several calls about a new scam. The scammers are telling residents that they are with the Sheriff’s Department. People are being told they have outstanding warrants that need to be paid. Citizens are then being told to go to retail stores […]
Tupelo, MS – The serious mood at most Tupelo City Council meetings was more festive than usual Tuesday, March 3. At least four times more citizens than usual showed up. Council members, city department heads and other key city workers posed for photographs with Mayor Jason Shelton before the meeting started. Then Shelton, who referred […]
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