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Winston County records first COVID-19 death; My 23 COVID-19 update

By Joseph McCain

Winston, Webster and Choctaw

The Mississippi Department of Health reported at 11 a.m.

The Mississippi Department of Health reported at 11 a.m. on May 20, 263 new cases and 16 new deaths as of 6pm May 19, 2020.

Sales tax revenues a concern for municipal budgets

The effect on municipal budgets from lost sales tax revenue won’t be seen until June, but transfers to cities were already down 7.3 percent compared to last year according to state Department of Re

MSDH reports 86 COVID-19 cases in Winston County

Winston County has 86 COVID-19 cases reported in the county according to Mississippi State Department of Health data. The number of cases in the county as of 6 p.m.

Sales tax revenues a concern for municipal budgets

By By Steve Wilson Emmerich Newspapers , READ MORE > 3100 Reads
On Tue, 05/19/2020 - 05:28 PM

The effect on municipal budgets from lost sales tax revenue won’t be seen until June, but transfers to cities were already down 7.3 percent compared to last year according to state Department of Revenue records.

MSDH reports 86 COVID-19 cases in Winston County

By From Staff Reports, READ MORE > 7390 Reads
On Tue, 05/19/2020 - 05:27 PM

Winston County has 86 COVID-19 cases reported in the county according to Mississippi State Department of Health data. The number of cases in the county as of 6 p.m. Monday stood at 86, which includes all reported cases to date. MSDH still reports Winston County with no deaths related to COVID-19.

Fallen officers remembered

By By Mike Robertson Winston County Journal , READ MORE > 1380 Reads
On Tue, 05/19/2020 - 05:21 PM

A number of family members, friends, and law enforcement professionals gathered at Louisville Memorial Cemetery this past Sunday, to remember and honor the service of local, fallen law enforcement officers, Mississippi Highway Patrol Sgt. Joe Clay, Louisville Police Dept.

Supervisors recognize May as Mental Health Month

By By Joseph McCain The Winston County Journal , READ MORE > 1221 Reads
On Tue, 05/19/2020 - 05:18 PM

With social distancing rules in place along with 10 persons or less admitted in the Winston County Board of Supervisors meeting due to COVID-19 restrictions, the board held its regular first meeting of the month on Monday, May 18 inside the courthouse.

School Board deals with routine agenda

By By Mike Robertson Winston County Journal, READ MORE > 2273 Reads
On Tue, 05/19/2020 - 05:15 PM

In their regular monthly meeting held on Tuesday, May 12 the Louisville Municipal School District Board of Trustees dealt with several routine matters, while observing social distancing standards as set forth by the CDC. Board member, Bobby Pierce, was not present at the meeting.

Krajewski selected to lead OCH Regional Wound Healing & Hyperbaric Center

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On Tue, 05/19/2020 - 05:13 PM

OCH Regional Wound Healing & Hyperbaric Center welcomes Brandi Krajewski as the Center’s new program director. In this position, Krajewski is responsible for overseeing the clinic’s day-to-day operations such as quality management, reimbursement, performance improvement, marketing/public relations including community education.

Winston County residents arrested in Neshoba theft

By By Mike Robertson Winston County Journal, READ MORE > 10671 Reads
On Tue, 05/19/2020 - 05:12 PM

Two Winston County residents have been charged with felonies in Neshoba County, in connection with the theft of a Takeuchi skid steer loader which was reported stolen from a construction site in that county. Austin Reed, 27, and Dustin Anderson, 26, were charged with grand larceny after the loader was recovered in Winston County.

Winston County Chamber of Commerce notifies of business grants

By From Press Reports , READ MORE > 6560 Reads
On Tue, 05/19/2020 - 05:12 PM

The Mississippi Legislature has approved a $300 million financial relief plan to create two programs providing a direct payment to some businesses and a grant to others.

Atmos Energy has solutions to manage past due balances

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On Tue, 05/19/2020 - 04:57 PM

Widespread recommendations to stay home amid the public health emergency have many Americans anxious about balancing unforeseen energy expenses with the desire for a comfortable home.

County awarded federal funds for Emergency Food and Shelter Program

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On Tue, 05/19/2020 - 04:56 PM

Winston County has been awarded federal funds under the Emergency Food and Shelter (EFSP) National Board Program. The County has been chosen to receive $9,278 Phase 37 (FY 2019 Annual Funding) and$13,228 Phase CARES (FY 2020 COVID-19 Supplemental Funds) to supplement emergency food and shelter needs, which will be administered by a local board.

Winston County records first COVID-19 death; My 23 COVID-19 update

By Joseph McCain

Winston, Webster and Choctaw

The Mississippi Department of Health reported at 11 a.m. on May 23, 381 new cases and 20 new deaths including one in Winston County as of 6 pm May 22, 2020. The totals are now 13,005 COVID-19 positive persons in the state with 616 deaths. Cases reported to the MSDH after 6 p.m. will be reported later.

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