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New COVID-19 cases in state top 400 in latest report
By Clay McFerrin
Fri,05/22/20-2:35PM , 13,612 Reads
The MSDH on Friday, May 22, reported 402 new cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi and 16 new deaths.

The number of confirmed cases in Tallahatchie County was unchanged at 23, with one death.

A total of 432 Mississippians were hospitalized for treatment due to COVID-19.
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Graduating with a mask, gloves and (we think) a smile
By Clay McFerrin
Fri,05/22/20-11:05AM , 13,616 Reads
Proudly clutching some of the traditional trappings of a successful commencement ceremony — the requisite diploma and congratulatory roses and balloon — Charleston High School Class of 2020 graduate Alyssa Bland of Enid (right) also sports a couple of this year's must-have senior accessories.
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Charleston awarded federal grant funds
By Clay McFerrin
Thu,05/21/20-7:32PM , 4,120 Reads
The city of Charleston has been awarded $77,100 in federal matching grants for the purchase of a new police car, police radios and a machine that harnesses water pressure to open clogged sewer lines.
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Absentee voting underway for runoff as election commission qualifying deadline nears
By Clay McFerrin
Thu,05/21/20-6:57PM , 5,024 Reads
Absentee voting is underway in a Republican primary runoff election for U.S. representative in the 2nd Congressional District.
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