Parchman 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 Parchman, 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 Parchman

Still on the loose: What to know about the escape of convicted MS murderer from Parchman

Convicted murderer Nevin Whetstone, 71, escaped from Parchman prison in Mississippi. Whetstone was discovered missing Tuesday morning, and it is unknown how he escaped. This is not Whetstone's ... More info »

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