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Pearl River County Hospital and Nursing Home issuing vaccines, when available
The waitlist for a COVID-19 vaccine at the Pearl River County Hospital is 700 people long and growing, but the number of vaccinations going into ... Read more
2 days ago by Cathy Cook.
Virtual learning on a decline in PRC school district
Pearl River County School District’s Board of Trustees discussed the district’s reopening plan and COVID-19 leave for district employees during its monthly meeting held Thursday ... Read more
2 days ago by Jonathan Mitchell.
Picayune School Board tackles COVID paid leave, grants
Picayune School District’s Board of Trustees held a brief meeting Tuesday where the Board approved an extension to COVID-19 leave days and accepted two grants. ... Read more
2 days ago by Jeremy Pittari.
COVID-19 cases as of Friday
As of Friday, COVID-19 deaths involving Pearl River County residents now total 91 from a collective 3,138 cases in the county since the pandemic began ... Read more
3 days ago by Staff Report.
Governor Tate Reeves extends Executive Order
JACKSON — Today, Governor Tate Reeves announced the decision to extend Executive Order 1535 until Wednesday, February 3,2021 at 5:00 PM. The following counties are currently under a county wide ... Read more
3 days ago by Special to the Item.
Additional COVID-19 vaccine allocated to Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. – Today the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) announces that additional COVID-19 vaccine was allocated to Mississippi this week. The additional allotments will support ... Read more
3 days ago by Special to the Item.
Additional vaccine allocated to Mississippi
Mississippi State Department of Health Press Release JACKSON, Miss. — Friday the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) announced that additional COVID-19 vaccine was allocated ... Read more
3 days ago by Special to the Item.
Free school uniforms still available
Free school uniforms and jackets in various sizes are still available from First Step Learning Lab. There are school uniforms ranging in children’s size from ... Read more
3 days ago by Cathy Cook.
Rocket engines may cause a rumble Saturday
Pearl River County locals will probably hear a rumbling Saturday when four rocket engines are tested at Stennis Space Center. The Core Stage Green Run ... Read more
3 days ago by Cathy Cook.
COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Plan changed
JACKSON, Miss. – The Mississippi State Department of Health had a vaccine distribution plan in place that has been significantly altered in the last few days – ... Read more