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On Thu, 09/03/2020 - 11:16 AM

It is more important than ever for people to get a flu shot this year. Experts say the novel coronavirus takes a harsher toll on people who have underlying health conditions or weakened immune systems. Being laid low by the flu would put someone squarely behind the eight ball.

Local schools made right decision

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On Thu, 09/03/2020 - 11:15 AM

Mere weeks into the 2020-21 school year, it appears to us that decision-makers within the East and West Tallahatchie school districts made the best decision when they opted to adopt all-virtual learning at the start of the fall semester.

Habitat seeks help

By Clay McFerrin, READ MORE > 2,551 Reads
On Thu, 08/27/2020 - 10:25 AM

Because of COVID-19, out-of-state volunteers who normally help West Tallahatchie Habitat for Humanity build homes for local residents in need were unable to make the trip this year.

Local assistance has been heartening

By Clay McFerrin, READ MORE > 2,962 Reads
On Thu, 08/27/2020 - 10:24 AM

The people of Tallahatchie County have a proud tradition of helping each other through difficult times, and that has been no more evident than during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Pandemic causing baby bust in US

By The Enterprise Journal, READ MORE > 2,754 Reads
On Fri, 08/21/2020 - 10:07 AM

One of the most obvious effects of the novel coronavirus is that it has, so far, killed more than 165,000 Americans. Here’s another effect that has received much less attention: Some researchers believe there will be 300,000 to 500,000 fewer babies born in 2021 than if the pandemic never occurred.

Get used to spikes

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On Thu, 08/13/2020 - 03:25 PM

Gov. Tate Reeves and his leading health adviser, Dr. Thomas Dobbs, are saying that if people will just behave for the next two weeks — that is, wear masks, social distance and not go to parties — Mississippi can turn the corner on COVID-19.

That’s wishful thinking.

Children can get, spread COVID-19

By The Enterprise Journal, READ MORE > 891 Reads
On Thu, 08/13/2020 - 03:24 PM

With schools reopening, administrators and families have settled on different plans: full-time classes, part-time or learning from home. Whichever path is chosen, all should be aware of a recent report from the Centers for Disease Control warning that children of all ages are susceptible to the coronavirus and can spread it.

Take a look at flag proposals

By The Enterprise Journal, READ MORE > 666 Reads
On Thu, 08/06/2020 - 03:51 PM

Anyone who paid attention to the recent debate over the Mississippi flag should enjoy looking at the 2,700 proposals that residents submitted for its replacement.

In closing

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On Thu, 07/30/2020 - 05:08 PM

“If you won’t wear a mask, then don’t hold your breath waiting for the virus to pass, although that might work, too.” — Robert Brault

As local cases grow, more caution needed

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On Thu, 07/30/2020 - 05:07 PM

The Mississippi State Department of Health says COVID-19 is spreading rapidly in the state through gatherings of more than a few people who do not strictly observe safety precautions, like wearing a mask and social distancing.

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