Stories from Wednesday, March 18, 2020

Monette Mayor Bob Blankenship, city councilmen, police chief and fire chief met Monday evening to collectively review the city's plans to take care of residents during the time of the coronavirus self-containment. “We have equipment ready and supplies ready to take care of our residents,” Mayor Blankenship said. “We are financially sound and prepared. We are all going to have to work together and stay informed in order to get through this emergency period.”...

GOSNELL— The Gosnell School Board met Monday night to discuss bonuses for the employees of the district and was updated on the district’s approach to the Coronavirus. Gosnell Superintendent Bonard Mace told the board it was the time of the year where they discuss giving the district raises or bonuses. ...

Mississippi County Judge John Alan Nelson called a special Quorum Court Monday afternoon and updated a packed room of county and city officials on COVID-19, announcing he has signed a proclamation of emergency and disaster. Judge Nelson said this proclamation would open up the county’s ability to “be eligible to draw from ADEM supplies”...