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Grant Helps Digitize Records of Former Slaves


by Monica Mosley March 5, 2020 STARKVILLE, Miss. (Take 30 News) Mississippi State received a grant to start a program called the lantern project that is digitizing the records of former slaves in Mississippi. In this you can find bills of sale, jail receipts,…

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Liquor Stores Remain Open, Considered “Essential Business"


by Monica Mosley April 2, 2020 STARKVILLE, Miss. (Take 30 News) ---Grocery stores are a must during shutdowns due to COVID-19 but there is one entry that some may find surprising: liquor stores. 82 Package Store in Starkville has made changes to take precautions for…

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Struggling MSU Hockey Team Won’t Lose Hope


By Cameron Ladner Starkville, MISS. (Take 30 News)--Mississippi State University Hockey Club closed out their season this semester, losing to Ole Miss twice in two games, 16-0 and 20-0. This is just one in a string of devastating losses the team has suffered over…

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Graduation Plans Change Due to Coronavirus

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By: Amari Collins STARKVILLE, Miss. (Take 30 News)— The coronavirus outbreak has caused a lot of changes to be made for college students this semester. One of the biggest changes Mississippi State had to make was postponing the Spring 2020 graduation ceremonies.…

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Local Teachers and Students Adjusting to Being Away from the Classroom due to COVID-19

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By: Tori Boatner WEST POINT, Miss. (Take 30 News) -- Shelter-in-place orders have been implemented in Mississippi, forcing teachers and students to be away from their classroom, but this doesn't mean they have to be away from learning. Erica Pate is a third-grade…

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Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves Issues Shelter-In-Place Order


By: Kayla Minor April 9, 2020   STARKVILLE, Miss. (Take 30 News)— At the time of writing, Mississippi reported 1,073 confirmed cases of the Coronavirus and 22 deaths, including 136 new cases since last Tuesday, the largest single day increase yet. After reviewing…

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Shoppers Met with Empty Shelves as People Hoard Toilet Paper, Water

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KENNETT, Mo. (Take 30 News)---During the Coronavirus epidemic, we have heard the stories of people hoarding toilet paper and water. But when you are in a town like Kennett Missouri, with a population just over 10,000 people, and the only store in town is out of what…

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Local Bride-To-Be Surprised at Work After Canceling Her Wedding Shower Due to COVID-19

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By Rachael Jordan MISSISSIPPI STATE, Miss. (Take 30 News)--- Peyton Kern is one of the many brides whose marital plans have been affected by the Coronavirus. Kern was forced to cancel her bridal shower when her job listed her hometown, and location of the bridal…

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Families, Friends Find New Ways to Stay in Touch During Quarantine


By Siena Turner MIAMI, Fl (Take 30 News) -- Missing birthdays, events, and simply the enjoyment of someone’s company has been on pause for now.  With people staying indoors and practicing social distancing, people are now relying on their phones more than ever to…

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