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Wheelchair Gives Dog New Lease on Life
VideoBy: Bronson Woodruff KOSSUTH, Miss. (Take 30 News) --- Meet Pixie, a sweet, fun-loving pup with quite a personality and a wealth of love to share. Her owner Bronson Woodruff said she loves chasing frogs and barking at just about anything that moves. A warm, sunny day…
Easter Sunday at Home
VideoBy Amari Collins April 16, 2020 STARKVILLE, Miss. (Take 30 News)— Quincy Henderson, a student at MSU, never thought he would be celebrating Easter Sunday a home. On April 1st Governor Tate Reeves issued a stay at home order due to Covid-19. Which caused churches not to…
Easter Worship Service With No One in the Pews
VideoBy Ethan Foster TUPELO, Miss. (Take 30 News) ---- West Jackson Street Baptist Church in Tupelo recently celebrated Easter with no members in the pews, marking the first time for many that the pews were empty on Resurrection Sunday. The Center for Disease Control has…
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Inspired by Grief, Mother Becomes Entrepreneur
By Kayla Minor February 13, 2020 STARKVILLE, Miss. (Take 30 News)— Markelia Bishop, a mother of three, had no idea she would lose her son at the young age of 19. After his passing, Markelia says her son inspired her to follow her lifelong dreams. Markelia…
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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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Local Teachers and Students Adjusting to Being Away from the Classroom due to COVID-19
VideoBy: 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…
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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Local Bride-To-Be Surprised at Work After Canceling Her Wedding Shower Due to COVID-19
VideoBy 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…