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The Walthall County Fire Service and board of supervisors have lifted a burn ban that had been in effect for about a week after heavy rains last week provided needed moisture to the ground. But the service reminds countians that anytime any outdoor burning is done, whether burning leaves, limbs, getting rid of dead grass…

Gov. Tate Reeves announced Monday that beginning Tuesday, March 16, COVID-19 vaccination eligibility will expand to all adult Mississippians. Between 60,000 and 70,000 doses were administered last week, and demand is still exceeding supply. Reeves said 10,000 new appointments are available to state residents over the next two weeks, daily newspapers reported Monday. With Covid-19…

Teachers and first responders can sign up for COVID-19 vaccination appointments after Gov. Tate Reeves opened inoculations to the group last week. Reeves conferred with State Health Officer Dr. Thomas Dobbs before making the decision. He said appointments aren’t being exhausted as they were earlier which indicates there are more availabilities for those wanting to…

You’ll lose an hour of sleep March 14 as clocks are set one hour forward to convert to Daylight Saving Time. The switch always takes place the second Sunday in March. While the change happens at 2 a.m., just about everyone opts to move their clocks ahead when they go to bed Saturday night. The…

If you’re among the residents waiting for power to be restored, and are ready for a family outing after being cooped up for days, the Marion Theater offers warm accommodations to their patrons. Showing on the venue now through Thursday is a family-oriented film rated PG, “The Secret Life of Pets” showing at 2:30, 4:45…

The death of a local woman Sunday has been ruled a homicide and the sheriff’s office is holding a suspect in connection with the death. It’s the second murder in the county in 2021, both occuring within days of each other. A county man was killed last Thursday on Hwy. 27 South, and two McComb…

Two McComb men are charged with first degree murder in the death of a Walthall man last Thursday. Sheriff Kyle Breland said Den’Javis Warren was pronounced dead following a shooting on Hwy 27 South Thursday afternoon. He said deputies responding to a 911 call about 3:19 p.m. found Warren dead. Breland said an ongoing investigation…

Supervisors earlier this year had to hike solid waste fees in an attempt to keep up with rising costs. CPA Charlie Prince, who has acted as a financial advisor to the board for several years, told the board he believes they can finish out the 2020-2021 budget year without having another increase in rates; however,…

With the demand for coronavirus vaccine far exceeding Mississippi’s weekly supply health officials continue trying to get shots in people’s arms as best they can. While frustrating to those waiting to get their first dose, Walthall countians aren’t alone. The supply of first dose vaccine can’t keep up with the numbers who want it, in…

Local residents are becoming frustrated in trying to schedule their first dose of vaccine against COVID-19. And until larger quantities of the vaccines are made available, it’s a problem that will continue, not only locally but throughout the state and the U.S. Meantime, especially for those trying desperately to get scheduled for their first shot,…