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Monday

During the August 13th regular meeting of Allen School Board, Superintendent Jeff Hiatt spoke about the school system’s finances, and how the state aid is down due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

People’s Electric Cooperative’s popular “PEC Day” events have been cancelled due to public health concerns, the co-op’s board announced Monday.

Due to Covid-19, Allen Schools will not be using water fountains. Students are being asked to bring their own water bottle from home each day. For students that don’t bring one or forget one, the school would like to be able to supply them with a bottle of water for the day.

August 22 has been set for the residents of Allen to hold citywide garage sales. Signs may be posted and/ and some site locations are printed in our classified section on page 5

With one week before the first day of the 2020- 21 school year, opening Allen schools amid the COVID-19 pandemic was the number one topic of discussion at Allen School Board’s regular meeting held August 13 .

Last week I shared a little bit of my life’s scary experiences about my trips to dentists. I have, as a result built up a wary attitude towards these guys. But, to give into necessity I did go on and keep my appointment last week. Not sure it was a good idea but nevertheless—I went.

Currently Pontotoc County and Hughes County has 37 active cases of COVID. It is very important that if you feel you have symptoms or have been exposed to someone with symptoms that you get tested. If caught early and medicated there is a very good chance of a milder case and quicker recovery.

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Mighty Mustangs 2020 coaches: Jesse Nickle, Bryan Smith, Michael Frazier back row: Mesa Walden, Ethan Hiatt, Jaxson Yetter, Drew McGuire, Isaiah Frazier; front row: Bryson Malone, Slate Nickell, Stephen Pilant, Hunter Smith, Josiah Bakken