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Book Publishers Hoping Coronavirus Threat Wanes by Christmas

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By John Lee BRANDON, MISS. (Take 30 News)--The Coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, is taking the world by storm. Schools and businesses everywhere have shut down due to the virus, and select places are remaining open such as grocery stores and some restaurants. Most…

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New Reality: Corinth Gymnastics Teacher Virtually Connects With Students


By Drew Gardner    CORINTH, MS (Take 30 News) -- Crossroads Tumble and Cheer in Corinth, MS, is currently closed due to the Coronavirus. Stephane Gardner has been teaching gymnastics for 17 years and has owned Crossroads Tumble and Cheer, located at the…

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Local Church Reinventing Worship Service Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

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By Bronson Woodruff KOSSUTH, Miss. (Take 30 News) --- Wheeler Grove Baptist Church in Kossuth, Mississippi is continuing regularly scheduled church services, but in an unusual way. Church Deacon Adam Fowler explained the church is reaching people differently. “We have…

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Local Church Gets Creative Amid Coronavirus Crisis


By Tyler Hull COLUMBUS, Miss. (TAKE 30 News)-COVID-19 has many places closing their doors.   Restaurants, businesses, and even some churches.   With the fear surrounding COVID-19, many places including churches have been forced to close their doors. Some have…

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Choctaw Tribal Schools Providing Meals for Students During COVID-19 Crisis

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PHILADELPHIA, Miss.  (Take 30 News)--- The Choctaw Tribal Schools is handing out Grab-n-Go Lunches for students. For social distancing, the drive-thru style is for the safety of the staff and the families. Within the communities on the reservation, the…

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Teachers Adapting to New Normal, Virtual Classrooms

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By Kelsey Duncan  MARIETTA, Ga (Take 30 News) --- All Marietta City Schools and offices closed on Monday, March 16 until further notice causing teachers and students to move to virtual learning. Some teachers said they are not looking forward to teaching via Zoom…

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Powerball, Mega Millions Causing Boost in Business

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By Cameron Ladner STARKVILLE, Miss. (Take 30 News) ---People across Mississippi have been flocking to their local gas stations ever since scratch off tickets came to the state near the end of last year. That buzz has doubled down in recent months with the new…

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Weather Didn’t Stop Runners From Half-Marathon

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By Cameron Ladner STARKVILLE, Miss. (Take 30 News)---- Friends, families and athletes of all skill levels gathered to participate in Starkville’s 34th annual Frostbite Half-Marathon in January. Founded by the Starkville running club in 1984, the race has gained…

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Mississippi State University Hosts 14 Annual Templeton Ragtime & Jazz Festival With Gatsby Fashion Gala

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By Hudson Coombs Mississippi State, Miss. (Take 30 News)--- From February 27th to February 29th of 2020, Mississippi State University hosted the 14th annual Charles H. Templeton Ragtime & Jazz Festival which was accompanied by the Gatsby Fashion Gala within the…

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