TUPELO • Mayor Jason Shelton will testify Wednesday at a hearing of the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Homeland Security, which will convene to examine the national response to the novel coronavirus pandemic.
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TUPELO - Older adults and people who have serious medical conditions are at higher risk of getting sick from (COVID-19) coronavirus, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
The Mississippi State Department of Health on Thursday morning reported 870 new COVID-19 cases and 10 new deaths, bringing the state's total number of cases to 28,770 and the death toll to 1,092.
TUPELO — North Mississippi Medical Center will distribute free masks to Tupelo residents through curbside pickup from 10 a.m.-noon and 1-3 p.m. today-Friday at the NMMC Wellness Center, 1030 S. Madison St.
Elevated totals of COVID-19 transmission continue in the state, with the Mississippi Health Department reporting 653 new cases of the novel coronavirus and 9 deaths.
TUPELO • Regional Habitat for Humanity affiliates and the Fuller Center for Housing had to postpone some services due to the coronavirus pandemic but are finding different ways to continue meeting the need for affordable housing.
The Mississippi State Department of Health on Tuesday morning reported 680 new COVID-19 cases, bringing to statewide total of number of cases to 27,247.
The Mississippi State Department of Health on Monday reported 675 new cases of COVID-19, the second highest single-day total of cases reported so far.
The Boys and Girls Club of New Albany officially reopened on June 8 after temporarily closing due to COVID-19 and both staff and members of the Club are excited to be back together, even with all the new regulations that must be followed.
The Mississippi State Department of Health on Sunday reported 361 new cases of COVID-19 and four deaths.
TUPELO • The number of COVID-19 cases was already trending upwards when the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) reported the highest single day increases this past week. Thursday saw the highest single day total, with 1,092 new cases. Previous highest totals also occurred in that t…
The Mississippi State Department of Health on Saturday morning reported 465 new cases of COVID-19 and 13 new deaths, bringing the state's total number of cases to 25,531.
TUPELO • Mayor Jason Shelton issued an executive order on Friday evening that mandates all people inside the Tupelo city limits wear a mask or a face covering when at an indoor public building or business institution.
TUPELO - North Mississippi Health Services is participating in Expanded Access to Convalescent Plasma for the Treatment of Patients with COVID-19.
TUPELO • North Mississippi Health Services is participating in Expanded Access to Convalescent Plasma for the Treatment of Patients with COVID-19.
With 550 new COVID-19 cases and six new deaths linked to the disease reported by the Mississippi State Department of Health, the state continues to experience elevated transmission of the novel coronavirus.
TUPELO • Tupelo Public School District released a blueprint on Friday detailing steps for reopening schools for the 2020-21 school year in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
TUPELO • With the state again posting a new highest single-day total of COVID-19 cases for the second time in a week on Thursday, Mayor Jason Shelton announced an intent to impose new safety orders, including masking requirements inside the city.
TUPELO • As Wednesday revealed the second highest single day number of COVID-19 cases, the Mississippi State Department of Health anticipates that the increase in cases will continue.
The Mississippi Department of Health on Wednesday reported 526 new COVID-19 cases and 22 deaths — pushing the statewide death toll over 1,000.
TUPELO • COVID-19 cases in the Northeast Mississippi region continue to rise despite a five-day delay that caused daily numbers to be suspended, with Tuesday’s update showing the largest single day increase in total COVID-19 cases since MSDH first began daily reports.
The Mississippi Department of Health on Tuesday reported 611 new COVID-19 cases and 11 deaths.
The Mississippi Department of Health on Monday reported 1,646 new COVID-19 cases and 40 deaths between June 17 and June 21 in its first coronavirus update since last Wednesday.
Tupelo • Mississippi State Department of Health provided combined COVID-19 case numbers for five days Monday after being unable to provide daily updates from June 17-21.
NEW ALBANY • The fifth annual Pedaling for Hope on the Tanglefoot Trail, which benefits the Regional Rehab Center and New Albany Main Street, will occur June 27.
TUPELO • “Church is more fun in a group.” That’s how the Rev. Keith Cochran, pastor at West Jackson Street Baptist Church in Tupelo, summed up the experience of welcoming his members back after their long COVID-19 hiatus.
OXFORD • Oxford Mayor Robyn Tannehill announced at Tuesday night’s Board of Aldermen meeting that there have been 162 positive cases of COVID-19 since June 1 among University of Mississippi students, who are temporary residents with home addresses in other counties and states, that were not …
Tupelo • Mobile food banks have been occurring throughout North Mississippi and the MidSouth to address ongoing food insecurity as a result of COVID-19.
OKOLONA • June is usually a big month for Excel, Inc., but this year, the organization is working with smaller numbers in order to continue serving the community during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Mississippi Department of Health on Wednesday reported 489 new COVID-19 cases, including 20 cases in Lee County.
BOONEVILLE • Northeast Mississippi Community College’s Board of Trustees set the start date for the upcoming Fall 2020 semester for Aug. 3 at its monthly meeting on Tuesday.
The Mississippi Department of Health on Tuesday reported 353 new COVID-19 cases and 20 deaths, including one death in Lee County.
TUPELO • Malco reopened some of its theaters Monday, including the Tupelo Commons Grill, much to the delight of Tiffany and Brad Franks.
FULTON • Itawamba Community College released a “reopening guide” and announced plans to welcome students back to campus for the fall semester on Aug. 17.
The Mississippi Department of Health on Monday reported 283 new COVID-19 cases and four deaths.
The Mississippi Department of Health on Friday reported 608 new cases of COVID-19 and 13 deaths between between 6 p.m. Wednesday and 6 p.m. Thursday.
TUPELO • Come July, the Rev. Jeffery Daniel will have been the pastor of White Hill Missionary Baptist Church on Eason Boulevard for 14 years.
JACKSON • The Mississippi State Board of Education voted on Thursday morning to suspend several policies for the 2020-21 school year due to COVID-19, while some will return to normal – including state testing and accountability.
Over 100 served through Access Family Health, the Family Resource Center drive-thru COVID-19 testing
TUPELO • People were able to drive or walk up to the Family Resource Center at 507 S. Church St. in order to receive free COVID-19 testing on Thursday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
TUPELO • The Autism Center of North Mississippi will be closing for at least two days for additional professional cleaning following a member of the ACNM staff recently testing positive for COVID-19, according to a statement from ACNM.
TUPELO • Tupelo Public School District and Lee County School District have outlined initial plans for how they intend to spend millions of dollars in CARES Act funds.
The Mississippi Department of Health on Wednesday reported 374 new cases of COVID-19 and 21 deaths.
The Mississippi Department of Health on Tuesday evening reported 341 new cases of COVID-19.
TUPELO • As schools prepare to reopen in August, the question Tupelo Public School District Superintendent Dr. Rob Picou hears most often is “Will my child be required to wear a mask?”
TUPELO - Access Family Health and the Family Resource Center are partnering to provide COVID-19 testing at the FRC, 507 S. Church St., from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday.
Mississippi has again reported a single-day record for new cases of COVID-19, with 498 cases reported by the State Health Department on Monday.
The Mississippi State Department of Health on Saturday evening reported 265 new cases of COVID-19 and 8 new deaths.
Community nonprofits in the United Way of Northeast Mississippi’s area are still learning how to serve amid COVID-19.
The Mississippi State Health Department on Friday reported 209 new cases of COVID-19 and 9 new deaths linked to the coronavirus.
TUPELO • The Refuge foster care closet at Northstar Church has adjusted to the challenge of continuing to help foster families amid the coronavirus pandemic.
SALTILLO - The Saltillo Police Department is now offering free food boxes to residents in need because of the coronavirus pandemic.
TUPELO • Two months seems almost a lifetime ago for many downtown business owners. That’s when the coronavirus pandemic began the shutdown of many shops and restaurants, leading to weeks of worry and angst.
As Pride Month celebrates 51 years since the Stonewall riots, LGBT members in Northeast Mississippi reflect on how quarantine has highlighted the importance of community.
The Mississippi State Department of Health named Union County Health and Rehabilitation Center as the local long-term care facility that currently has an outbreak of COVID-19 cases.
The Mississippi State Health Department on Thursday reported 238 new cases of COVID-19 and 12 new deaths linked to the virus, including one in Lee County.
OXFORD - A University of Mississippi student and employee have both tested positive for COVID-19, the university announced to students, faculty and staff via emergency alert on Wednesday.
TUPELO • The need for volunteering remains even as COVID-19 impacts the ways in which people can assist and offer services.
The Mississippi State Health Department on Wednesday reported 302 new cases of COVID-19 and 15 new deaths linked to the virus.
TUPELO • Below the nose, under the chin, over the head: If you’re wearing a face mask incorrectly, then you’re not protecting yourself or others.
TUPELO • Tupelo Public School District held its first Parental Advisory Committee meeting on Friday for parents to ask questions and get answers directly from school administrators.
The Mississippi State Health Department on Tuesday reported 268 new cases of COVID-19 and 28 new deaths linked to the virus.
TUPELO – Following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and state and local public health authorities, Natchez Trace Parkway is increasing access to the Parkway Comfort Stations.
TUPELO • A Lee County employee has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, according to Lee County Chancery Clerk Bill Benson.
The Mississippi State Health Department on Monday reported 251 new cases of COVID-19 and 5 new deaths linked to the disease.
NEW ALBANY • Agape Health Services in New Albany is preparing to reopen June 13 after having to close for three months due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Larry Harmon, a beloved former Tupelo High School baseball coach who most recently worked as Tupelo Public School District’s Director of Transportation, is retiring in June after 34 years with the district.
A total of 272 new cases of COVID-19 and 11 deaths have been reported in Mississippi, the state Department of Health announced Sunday morning.
TUPELO • A first-in-a-century global pandemic event is colliding with the nation’s once-a-decade population count.
TUPELO - The novel coronavirus has caused some regional emergency shelters to prepare for a potentially growing need for services as state safer-at-home orders reach an end.
The Mississippi State Department of Health on Saturday morning reported 439 new cases of COVID-19, the largest single-day total of reported cases, and 13 new deaths.
JACKSON • Gov. Tate Reeves on Friday unveiled a newly launched website that small business owners will eventually be able to use to apply for grant assistance money to help with the economic downturn of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Mississippi State Health Department on Friday reported 418 new cases of COVID-19 as identified through testing, with 17 new deaths — including one in Lee County.
BOONEVILLE - Northeast Mississippi Community College will offer learning opportunities to more than 1,000 people during its 12th annual Mobile Learning Conference.
TUPELO • Vacation Bible School is a potential COVID-19 storm looking for a place to happen. The thought of crowds of young children huddling in circles for Bible classes, sharing snacks, making sticky crafts, and singing shoulder-to-shoulder led many churches to cancel this longtime summer staple.
BALDWYN • A funeral event that took place in Baldwyn has led to a cluster of new COVID-19 cases, according to the Mississippi State Department of Health. At least nine people have tested positive for the virus as a result of the event.
FULTON - Itawamba Community College is actively making plans to safely open its doors for the 2020 fall semester with the appointment of a task force that will examine all options.
The Mississippi State Health Department on Thursday reported 328 new cases of COVID-19 as identified through testing, with 23 new deaths.
OXFORD • With roughly 1.7 million confirmed COVID-19 cases in the United States, one from Lafayette County is getting special scrutiny.
TUPELO • Utility companies across the state can now begin disconnecting customers who haven’t paid their bill.
TUPELO • Tupelo Public School District and Lee County School District will apply lessons learned during the spring semester, when schools closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, as they work to reopen this fall.
The Mississippi State Health Department on Wednesday reported 313 new cases of COVID-19 as identified through testing, with 18 new deaths.
The Mississippi State Department of Health on Tuesday reported 273 new cases of COVID-19 and 17 deaths.
TUPELO • The Salvation Army of Tupelo encourages the community to reach out for assistance with rent and utility payments.
TUPELO - Vitalant has declared a critical shortage of blood as supplies have been significantly impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.
BOONEVILLE - Each May, Northeast Mississippi Community College graduates line up along Cunningham Boulevard to process into Bonner Arnold Coliseum for the college’s annual commencement ceremonies. This year, however, due to restrictions on large social gatherings and distancing guidelines du…
The Mississippi State Department of Health reported 206 new cases of COVID-19 and 10 new deaths. Of new cases, 23 were from residents in long-term care facilities (LTC).
The Mississippi State Department of Health on Sunday morning reported 247 new cases of COVID-19 and nine deaths.
Houses of worship face issues aplenty as they discern how best to safely resume in-worship services that were largely paused in mid-March amid the rise of COVID-19 in the state.
The Mississippi State Department of Health on Saturday morning reported 381 new cases of COVID-19 and 20 new deaths.
TUPELO • Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Mississippi is encouraging virtual mentorship in order to serve children in the community during COVID-19.
TUPELO • Even as COVID-19 has halted major clean up projects for Keep Tupelo Beautiful, director Kathryn Rhea said there are still ways for people to help keep the community clean.
TUPELO • Usually, soon-to-be 11-year-old John Coley Elliott is playing travel baseball this time of year. But with the coronavirus disrupting plans from businesses to ball teams, young Elliott rediscovered the joys of riding a bicycle.
The Mississippi State Health Department on Friday reported 402 new cases of COVID-19 as identified through testing and 16 additional deaths.
TUPELO • Before COVID-19, the Parish Hall at All Saints Episcopal Church on Jefferson Street in Tupelo would be bustling with life every Sunday morning.
TUPELO • The city’s Memorial Day ceremony is scheduled to go on Monday, but precautions will be in place to comply with recommendations that mass gatherings remain largely curtailed or restricted amid ongoing transmission of COVID-19.
JACKSON - The Board of Trustees of Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning voted to reopen campuses this fall during a meeting on Thursday morning.
The Mississippi State Health Department on Thursday reported 255 new cases of COVID-19 as identified through testing and 10 additional deaths.
TUPELO • After falling for four consecutive weeks, the number of Mississippians filing for unemployment benefits drifted higher, but at a rate that would be deemed “flat.”
HOLLY SPRINGS • Holly Springs Police Department and Marshall County Sheriff’s Department officials received a call early Wednesday morning about a fire that burned down First Pentecostal Church in Holly Springs.
TUPELO • The Rotary Club of Tupelo recognized 13 senior Rotary Scholars on Wednesday who have earned the honor every year since seventh grade.
TUPELO – United Way of Northeast Mississippi will receive $15,000 from Kia Motors America to help homeless youth.
