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Culture  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
April 14, 2020

First case of COVID-19 among inmates reported by MDOC

The Mississippi Department of Corrections has confirmed one case of COVID-19 in the inmate population. The inmate was housed at the Mississippi State Penitentiary at Parchman and has died. The inmate, who had underlying health conditions, was tested when he began exhibiting symptoms and was immediately medically isolated pending results. The results did not come…
Culture  |  Sarah Ulmer  • 
April 13, 2020

NFIB making sure small businesses hit by Easter storms can recover

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) is making sure small businesses who have already been hurt by COVID-19 and were involved in the Easter storms know what to do to get assistance. At this time there are an estimated 11 deaths in Mississippi caused by the storms that wrecked havoc across counties like Walthall,…