Benton and other towns across Mississippi are putting proactive measures in place to quell the spread of COVID-19. Disruptions to school, work, and major public gatherings are already manifesting and it’s important to stay up to date on what’s happening in the Benton, MS community.

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Mississippi COVID-19 Cases

Mississippi New Coronavirus Cases:
Mississippi Total Coronavirus Cases: 1,000,415
Mississippi New Coronavirus Deaths:
Mississippi Total Coronavirus Deaths: 13,474
U.S. New Coronavirus Cases: 1,648
U.S. Total Coronavirus Cases: 107,184,620
U.S. New Coronavirus Deaths: 8
U.S. Total Coronavirus Deaths: 1,166,662
Last updated June 10, 2023
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Coronavirus News for Benton

Benton County to expand center

County Judge Barry Moehring said expanding the Central Communications facility — located in the basement of the county Administration Building in Bentonville — will be part of a larger remodeling ... More info »

Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette - 04/27/2024 06:01pm

Tornado Watch In Effect For Benton & Hickory Counties Until 12AM Sunday

TORNADO WATCH 149 REMAINS VALID UNTIL MIDNIGHT CDT TONIGHT FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN MISSOURI THIS WATCH INCLUDES 12 COUNTIES IN CENTRAL MISSOURI COOPER HOWARD PETTIS SALINE BENTON HICKORY THIS ... More info »

KRMS - 04/27/2024 07:54pm

2 Mississippi businessmen found not guilty in pandemic relief fraud trial

Two Mississippi businessmen, one of whom served on the governor’s economic recovery advisory commission, have been cleared of all charges in a case where they were accused of fraudulently receiving ... More info »

The Associated Press on MSN - 04/09/2024 10:16am

Vista Field Hanger Renovations To Begin April 29th in Kennewick

A ceremony on Monday, April 29th will officially kickoff the latest renovation project at the old Vista Field location in Kennewick. According to the Port of Kennewick and City officials, the latest ... More info »

newstalk870 - 04/22/2024 06:38am

NCAA ratifies immediate eligibility for transfers

NCAA athletes are now eligible to play immediately no matter how many times they transfer — as long as they meet academic requirements — after the association fast-tracked legislation to fall in line ... More info »

Corvallis Gazette-Times - 04/22/2024 10:33am

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