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Newton issues boil water notice

By Brent Maze, READ MORE > 1,855 Reads
On Thu, 10/22/2020 - 06:13 PM

The City of Newton has issued a boil water notice for customers located south of Church Street until Monday, Oct. 26.

The issue is the result of a water line break, that the city has been repairing since early this morning.

Here is the announcement issued by the city:

Mask mandate reinstated for Neshoba County

By From staff reports, READ MORE > 4,782 Reads
On Mon, 10/19/2020 - 03:31 PM

Gov. Tate Reeves has reinstituted a mask mandate for nine Mississippi counties, including Neshoba County.

Randy Rushing & Troy Smith, Legislative update: House ends 2020 legislative session

By Reps. Troy Smith and Randy Rushing, READ MORE > 3,847 Reads
On Fri, 10/16/2020 - 06:00 AM

After an unprecedented legislative session, the Mississippi House of Representatives adjourned sine die on Friday, Oct. 2, in accordance with House Concurrent Resolution 69.

Branch promoted to SVP, CFO

By From staff reports, READ MORE > 3,493 Reads
On Fri, 10/16/2020 - 06:00 AM

Greg McKee, President and CEO of The Citizens Bank, recently announced that Phillip Branch has been promoted to SVP & Chief Financial Officer.

Neshoba General certified to ISO quality management

By From staff reports, READ MORE > 3,815 Reads
On Fri, 10/16/2020 - 06:00 AM

“Neshoba General is dedicated to providing the safest and most effective healthcare services possible,” says Lee McCall, FACHE, CEO. “ISO compliance not only reflects that mission but helps to empower it. The certificate is just a piece of paper, but the effort required to achieve it fundamentally transforms the way we do business.

Rose Hill man charged with kidnapping, attempted sexual assault

By From staff reports, READ MORE > 6,532 Reads
On Fri, 10/09/2020 - 06:24 PM

Mississippi Bureau of Investigation Agents are investigating a kidnapping and sexual assault complaint in Lauderdale County that resulted in the arrest of a Rose Hill man.

Southern Miss releases President’s and Dean’s Lists for summer 2020 semester

By From staff reports, READ MORE > 6,802 Reads
On Fri, 10/09/2020 - 06:00 AM

Southern Miss Releases President’s and Dean’s Lists for Summer 2020 Semester

The University of Southern Mississippi has released its President’s and Dean’s Lists for the 2020 summer semester.

State of Emergency declared ahead of Hurricane Delta

By From staff reports, READ MORE > 6,416 Reads
On Wed, 10/07/2020 - 07:58 PM

Gov. Tate Reeves declared a State of Emergency in anticipation of damage from Hurricane Delta. Landfall is expected along the Louisiana coast on Friday afternoon as a Major Hurricane.

UMMC AirCare Medic Ben White speaks to Haley McDowell and India Gusman on mid-air procedures. | Submitted Photo

White finds his passion

By Caroline Phillips, READ MORE > 8,377 Reads
On Wed, 10/07/2020 - 06:00 AM

Local resident talks about his career with AirCare

Ben White, a native of Philadelphia, spent his early life serving our country in the Army National Guard. After completing his time in the military, White had plans to enter into law enforcement.

Newton County Board of Supervisors meet

By Brent Maze, READ MORE > 6,517 Reads
On Tue, 10/06/2020 - 12:23 PM

The Newton County Board of Supervisors held their regular meeting Monday, Oct. 5, at 10 a.m. in the board room at the Newton County Courthouse.

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