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Mississippi gets statewide mask mandate
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves said Tuesday that he's setting a statewide order for people to wear masks in public amid a recent surge in cases of the new coronavirus. The Republican also delayed the start of the school year for upper grades in eight counties that are hard-hit by COVID-19.
TOP NEWS
Younger proud of hemp, flag bills passed through Legislature
One of the bills Sen. Chuck Younger is proud to have gotten through the Mississippi Legislature this year is the Hemp Cultivation Act, allowing for the legalization of hemp processing in the state.
21 new RV parking spaces coming to Starkville
Starkville aldermen unanimously approved an expansion of Moreland Storage's recreational vehicle park Tuesday evening.
Summer's okra: Charles Speed likes it 'on his plate'
Charles Speed will tell you right quick how he best enjoys the okra he grows.
OTHER RECENT HEADLINES
Lowndes County Building Permits Aug.5, 2020
City of Columbus Building Permits July 27-30, 2020
In Lee County, Mississippi: No vote on moving rebel statue
Supes consider final location of Confederate statue
Rose joins Wright, Chism as hopeful for District 37 House election
Oktibbeha supervisors approve salary study from Stennis Institute
Plexiglass, face shields, being considered for upcoming elections
Starkville to accept bid for utilities building expansion
Health brief: BMH-Golden Triangle stroke award
Public ideas for Mississippi flag: Magnolias, stars, beer
Tupelo mayor works against Trump, won't seek 3rd term
More Mississippi schools begin classes as virus cases surge
Oak Hill plans greenhouse, garden for outdoor education
Monday Profile: How Gavin Gilbert has revolutionized Starkville High School football's statistics
Columbus police arrest two in connection with armed robbery
SPORTS
Oak Hill Academy football still has 'a long way to go,' but Raiders feel upbeat ahead of season
Prep softball roundup: Heritage Academy drops road contest at East Rankin Academy
OPINIONS
Voice of the people: Berry Hinds
Voice of the people: Paul Mack
Leonard Pitts Jr.: AOC, the hornet's nest Republicans cannot stop themselves from poking
Our View: Posting online is posting to a person
Froma Harrop: Woke whites appropriate others' feelings
LIFESTYLES
Butter Together: The rest of the plate
Meals that deliver taste at a low cost
'Williams Tribute, 'Stella' contest to go virtual
Prepare children for new rules at school
NATIONAL NEWS
Progress slow as urgency grows on virus relief legislation
'Too many are selfish': US nears 5 million virus cases
Trump encourages mail voting in key battleground Florida
COVID-19 reshapes and reduces back-to-school spending
Chasm grows between Trump and government virus experts
As US milk sales rise amid pandemic, 'Got milk?' ads return
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5. Supes consider final location of Confederate statue COLUMBUS & LOWNDES COUNTY
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