Kroger to limit numbers of customers in stores
From The Kroger Co.: The Kroger Family of Companies announced the adoption of customer capacity limits to further encourage physical distancing in stores. Beginning Tuesday, April 7, the retailer will begin to limit the number of customers to 50% of the international building code’s calculated capacity to allow for proper physical distancing in every store. […]
Big Bee’s giving back by feeding seniors on Sunday
Micheal Gates and his family opened Big Bees BBQ and Grill at 830 West Pine St. (across from Fisher-Riles Funeral Home) seven months ago. On Sunday, April 5, from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m., Gates and Big Bees is giving back to the community by feeding seniors 60 years and over. “God put it on […]
Walmart to limit shoppers in its stores starting Saturday
Starting Saturday, April 4, Walmart will begin limiting the numbers of people allowed into its stores at any one time. “While many of our customers have been following the advice of the medical community regarding social distancing and safety, we have been concerned to still see some behaviors in our stores that put undue risk […]
Hobby Lobby closes all stores and furloughs employees until further notice
From Hobby Lobby: As the country continues efforts to manage and mitigate the devastating health and economic impacts of the COVID-19 virus, Hobby Lobby will, after careful consideration, close the remainder of its stores, and furlough nearly all store employees and a large portion of corporate and distribution employees, effective Friday, April 3, at 8 […]
Tyson Foods paying $60 million in ‘thank you’ bonuses
From Tyson Foods, Inc.: Tyson Foods, Inc. announced Tuesday, March 31, it will pay approximately $60 million in “thank you” bonuses to 116,000 frontline workers and Tyson truckers in the U.S. who support the company’s operations every day to provide food during the COVID-19 pandemic. Eligible team members will receive a $500 bonus, payable during […]
Sanderson Farms offering attendance bonuses to hourly workers
From Sanderson Farms: Sanderson Farms announced it will implement a temporary weekly attendance bonus for employees equivalent to $1 an hour for each hour worked. The incentive began Monday, March 30, 2020, and will end Friday, June 26, 2020. Employees must have perfect attendance during the week in order to earn the bonus. The attendance […]
COVID-19 shutters recycling and in-house Midd-West Works programs
Citing concerns over the safety of their clients, Midd-West Works has closed its recycling program along with its adult day care and in-house work programs until theCOVID-19 pandemic subsides. Midd-West provides work and care for disabled adults in the Vicksburg and Warren County area. “With these being disabled individuals, many of these people have compromised […]
Big Fix spay and neuter clinic shutting down due to COVID-19 concerns
A low-cost spay and neuter program that serves Warren County is temporarily shutting down due to COVID-19 concerns. The Big Fix Clinic has been making its way to the area about twice a month, but it has made the difficult decision to close for at least two weeks for the safety of clients and staff. […]
Cannon Toyota welcomes ‘Coach’ Davis to its management team
Samone “Coach” Davis has joined Cannon Motors of Mississippi as manager of Cannon Toyota of Vicksburg. Davis brings 12 years of auto sales experience to the dealership including 10 in senior management positions around the region, most recently with Sango Buick GMC in Winnsboro, La. “Coach brings a wealth of experience and an infectious attitude […]
Vicksburg gun shop doing booming business
While most retail businesses are seeing a downturn or are closing, Greg Brown’s is busier than ever. His shop, Brown’s Gunsmith Repair, is open, and the phone is ringing with constant requests for ammunition, guns and repairs. “I got a huge order in last Friday of firearms, and most are gone already,” Brown said while […]