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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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Facebook Live Provides New Way to Worship During Pandemic

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By Ethan Foster HAMILTON, Miss. (Take 30 News) ---- In response to the advised quarantine due to the coronavirus outbreak, a local church by the name of Center Hill Baptist has moved its weekly sermons to a live broadcast format so that members and others alike…

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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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A Sign of What Was to Come: Coronavirus Causes MSU Teacher to Cancel Class Before Spring Break

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By Amari Collins MISSISSIPPI STATE, Miss. (Take 30 News) --- Due to the Corona Virus outbreak all Universities across the country were required to shut down any in person classes on campus. Three weeks prior to this a professor on Mississippi State’s campus…

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