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A body in motion, stays in motion. If you’re a regular exerciser and workout fanatic, you likely believe in this . . .

Commission says emergency exists in Holmes County School District

JACKSON – The Commission on School Accreditation determined today an extreme emergency exists in the Holmes County Consolidated School District . . .

JOSH TROY: A time to reflect on Early College sports success

It is a sad time in our community knowing that Coahoma Early College High School will no longer exist. I . . .

Aggie athletes, alumni discuss closing of CECHS

Coahoma Early College High School officially closed last week. A lawsuit in Hinds County Chancery Court against the Mississippi Department . . .

Delta, Tunica academies play 7-on-7

MARKS — Delta Academy hosted Tunica Academy in a 7-on-7 football scrimmage Friday morning. While it was not the normal . . .

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Masks are a dilemma again
By Tim Kalich, 247 Reads
Fri, 07/30/2021 - 08:12 PM
GREENWOOD -- Here we go again, with people getting upset with state and federal health officials for changing their advice when it comes to mask wearing.
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John Mayo: We’re moving forward to overturn city pay raises
By The Press Register, 294 Reads
Sun, 08/01/2021 - 07:00 AM
Dear Editor,
I wanted to let your readers know that the rejection of the petition by the Board of Mayor and Commissioners did not end our attempt to overturn the pay raise.
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Ann Hoskins named County Administrator, Comptroller
By Floyd Ingram, 454 Reads
Sun, 08/01/2021 - 03:00 AM
It’s budget time in Coahoma County and Ann Hoskins was named County Administrator just in time to dive into the county’s budget of more than $18 million.
Hoskins was named the new County Administrator last week by the Coahoma County Board of Supervisors. Hoskins will continue her duties as Coahoma County Comptroller.
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Only one-third of county vaccinated against COVID
By Floyd Ingram, 311 Reads
Fri, 07/30/2021 - 04:30 PM
As of Friday, only 33 percent of the people in Coahoma County are fully vaccinated and safe from COVID-19.
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SEC invites Oklahoma and Texas to join conference — in 2025
By RALPH D. RUSSO - AP College Football Writer, 191 Reads
Thu, 07/29/2021 - 03:10 PM
Southeastern Conference university presidents voted Thursday to invite Texas and Oklahoma to the league and create a 16-team powerhouse on the field and at the bank.

But how soon?
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Thompson in national spotlight
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Thu, 07/29/2021 - 09:36 PM
It’s yet to be seen what will come out of the House investigation into the Jan. 6 insurrection at the nation’s Capitol.
There’s one near certainty, however.
The proceedings are going to substantially raise the national profile of Mississippi Congressman Bennie Thompson.
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Biden push to vaccinate feds forces uncomfortable questions
By RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR - Associated Press, 143 Reads
Thu, 07/29/2021 - 11:25 PM
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden’s requirement for federal workers to reveal their COVID-19 vaccination status is likely to force uncomfortable questions not only at government agencies but at private companies as well.

Right now, there's a lack of clear answers.
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Push made to remove Library chairman Shelia Winters
By Floyd Ingram, 491 Reads
Sat, 07/31/2021 - 05:00 AM
Changes in the way the Carnegie Public Library Board conducts business, manages employees and provides financial documents to the board is once again being addressed by the community.
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