
MSDH to update guidance for schools
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Swan Song: To mask up or not?
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Local doctor fears for future as Delta variant surges on
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Southern Miss offering incentives for vaccinated students
(The following is a press release from the University of Southern Mississippi.) The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) has announced a new incentive program to encourage students to obtain their COVID-19 vaccination. Through the program, fully vaccinated USM students will be eligible for incentives that will be offered over the course of the next 12 weeks. Beginning Friday, July 30, 2021, through Friday, October 15, 2021, weekly drawings will be held for the following i

MAE calls on governor to mandate masks in schools
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Grant Me Hope: Zander - July 26, 2021
Zander Age 12 Time awaiting adoption: 3 months Zander is a quiet and happy child. He enjoys playing basketball and watching cartoons. His favorite food is plain oatmeal. When he grows up, he wants to work with children who are in foster care so he can help them. One day, he wants to travel to the Grand Canyon and maybe even camp out there. Zander would like a loving family able to help him reach his full potential. To find out how to adopt, visit https://www.grantmehope.or

Fire crews battle three different fires
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Road closed in Jones County
Jones County officials say River Road, between Highway 588 and Highway 590, will be closed to through traffic for maintenance until tonight.

South MS Toy Fest to showcase classic toys, video games
If you're already making plans for next weekend, a local dance studio is hosting Saturday's South Mississippi Toy Fest. This celebration of classic video games and toys takes place from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. at Dance Etcetera in Laurel, located at 2606 Old Bay Springs Road. A special raffle will benefit Fraction Action Children's Charity. The Daybreakers from SWA Championship Wrestling, seen weekends on FOX23, will make a personal appearance. Admission is free. Visit https:/

Lamar County Schools already back in session
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