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Miss. Co. justices approve three ordinances
(Local News ~ 01/30/21)
Mississippi County Justices of the Peace approved three ordinances, reviewed the treasurer’s report, and heard committee reports at the Jan. 26 Quorum Court meeting. The meeting was held at the courthouse in Burdette with County Judge John Alan Nelson presiding...
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87 Gosnell School District employees vaccinated
(Local News ~ 01/30/21)
Gosnell superintendent Bonard Mace said the Covid-19 vaccination clinic went well Tuesday. Gosnell Drugs vaccinated 87 Gosnell School District staff members with the first of a two-part Moderna shot. “Thank you to Gosnell Drugs and Morgan Bevill and Layne for helping us,” Mace said...
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Jackson encourages residents to get on list for vaccine
(Local News ~ 01/30/21)
The supply shortage of the COVID-19 shortage in Mississippi County was confirmed Jan. 27 in Blytheville Mayor James Sanders’ weekly update. Jeremy Jackson of Delta Drug in Manila said despite his requests of larger shipments, he can only expect a limited supply for the near future...
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Fundraiser ongoing for Manila fireman battling Stage 4 cancer
(Local News ~ 01/30/21)
Manila Fire Department and Delta Behavioral Health are teaming up to raise money for Brian Clark and family. Clark is the assistant training officer with the Manila Fire Department. He has been diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. Manila fireman Chris Crook said Clark and his family need all the support and prayers they can get...
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Manila board extends Evers’ contract
(Local News ~ 01/30/21)
Manila School board members had their first meeting of the 2021 calendar year on Thursday, extending the super- intendent’s contract, accepting retirement resignations, accepting the proposed budget, and approving board member training hours. Following an executive session, board president Jeremy Jackson recommended the board extend superintendent Jason Evers’ contract for an additional year, which was approved unanimously...
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