Madison County, Mississippi

Hinds, Quitman counties set for Saturday mobile COVID-19 testing

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Thursday, April 16, 2020

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As of April 14, there had been 2,207 people tested at the Mississippi Fairgrounds in Jackson.

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As of April 14, there had been 2,207 people tested at the Mississippi Fairgrounds in Jackson.
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency and the Mississippi National Guard are partnering with UMMC and MSDH to coordinate mobile testing sites.
The fastest and easiest way to get screened and tested is with the C Spire Healthapp .
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C Spire expands free WiFi pop ups in select company retail store parking lots for students

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Friday, April 3, 2020

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With many WiFi hot spots closed or curtailed to comply with social distancing policies, C Spire expanded the free high-speed internet access in the parking lots outside company retail stores in seven new markets, including Indianola, Greenwood, Grenada, Batesville, Hattiesburg (Highway 98), Gulfport, D'Iberville and Waynesboro.

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With many WiFi hot spots closed or curtailed to comply with social distancing policies, C Spire expanded the free high-speed internet access in the parking lots outside company retail stores in seven new markets, including Indianola, Greenwood, Grenada, Batesville, Hattiesburg (Highway 98), Gulfport, D'Iberville and Waynesboro.
Under the program , students and parents can pull into a C Spire store parking lot, park their vehicle in designated areas and log onto the free high-speed WiFi during normal business hours to help them work on school assignments until schools reopen.
C Spire's sister company, Franklin Telephone, also is providing free WiFi outside the Franklin Chess Center, 63 Main Street, in Meadville.
The company also offers free next-day shipping for most online orders and same day delivery and curbside pickup at a wider selection of C Spire retail locations.

C Spire to continue providing "essential" communications services during COVID-19

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Thursday, April 2, 2020

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The Order is effective at 5 p.m. on Friday, April 3 to 8 a.m. on Monday, April 20.

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The Order is effective at 5 p.m. on Friday, April 3 to 8 a.m. on Monday, April 20.
The Mississippi-based companyrapidly modified its C Spire Healthsmartphoneapp in partnershipwith the University of Mississippi Medical Centerfor exclusive use for triaging those withsymptoms of the corona virus.
C Spire is available to customers 24/7 at cspire.com with chat reps to answer questions.To learn more about howC Spire issupporting communitiesduring COVID-19, go tocspirecares.com.
C Spire providesa full suite ofworld-class, customer-inspired dedicated Internet,IP Voice, data, managed services,cloud services, value added resale and mobile communications tobusinessesandwireless,1 Gigabit consumer Internet accessand related home servicesfor consumers.

C Spire provides students with free WiFi in select company retail store parking lots

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Wednesday, April 1, 2020

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RIDGELAND, Miss., April 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --C Spire is expanding a service to provide students forced out of school by the Covid-19 virus with free, high-speed WiFi internet so they can access online education content from the safety of their cars in the parking lots of select company retail stores.

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RIDGELAND, Miss., April 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --C Spire is expanding a service to provide students forced out of school by the Covid-19 virus with free, high-speed WiFi internet so they can access online education content from the safety of their cars in the parking lots of select company retail stores.
With many WiFi hot spots closed or curtailed to comply with social distancing policies, C Spire is adding the free high-speed internet access in the parking lots outside company retail stores in five new markets, including Bay St. Louis, Columbia, Greenville, Magee and Clinton.
Under the program , students and parents can pull into a C Spire store parking lot, park their vehicle in designated areas and log onto the free high-speed WiFi during normal business hours to help them work on school assignments.
C Spire's sister company, Franklin Telephone, also is providing free WiFi outside the Franklin Chess Center, 63 Main Street, in Meadville.

C Spire offers free same-day delivery in 11 Mississippi markets

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Thursday, March 26, 2020

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RIDGELAND, Miss., March 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- C Spire is offering free same-day service at select retail stores in 11 Mississippi markets to ensure customer safety during the COVID-19 outbreak.

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RIDGELAND, Miss., March 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- C Spire is offering free same-day service at select retail stores in 11 Mississippi markets to ensure customer safety during the COVID-19 outbreak.
The company also offers free next-day shipping for most online orders and same day curbside pickup at a wider selection of C Spire retail locations.
To learn about other ways C Spire is working to keep communities connected during COVID-19, go to cspirecares.com.
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C Spire provides wireless customers extra high-speed data during Covid-19

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Sunday, March 22, 2020

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RIDGELAND, Miss., March 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- C Spire is providing eligible smartphone unlimited plans with an extra 25GB of high-speed data free and doubling the high-speed data up to an additional 25GB for customers on eligible prepaid plans through June 1 in response to the Covid-19 crisis, it was announced Sunday.

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RIDGELAND, Miss., March 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- C Spire is providing eligible smartphone unlimited plans with an extra 25GB of high-speed data free and doubling the high-speed data up to an additional 25GB for customers on eligible prepaid plans through June 1 in response to the Covid-19 crisis, it was announced Sunday.
For more information about C Spire's response to the COVID-19 public health emergency and how the company is bringing customers safer, quicker ways to stay connected, go to C Spire Cares .
C Spire provides a full suite of world-class, customer-inspired dedicated Internet, IP Voice, data, managed services, cloud services, value added resale and mobile communications to businesses and wireless, 1 Gigabit consumer Internet access and related home services for consumers.
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C Spire gives Mississippi schools free wireless data access for approved learning websites

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Thursday, March 19, 2020

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RIDGELAND, Miss., March 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- C Spire will provide K-12 students in Mississippi public schools with free access to dozens of online learning websites so they can continue their studies from home during this time, it was announced Thursday.

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RIDGELAND, Miss., March 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- C Spire will provide K-12 students in Mississippi public schools with free access to dozens of online learning websites so they can continue their studies from home during this time, it was announced Thursday.
The company's decision means students' access on these approved websites using a C Spire wireless device will not count against the data use in their plan.
C Spire worked with sources that surveyed most of the state's 151 school districts to identify, develop and test the approved learning websites for mobile broadband internet accessibility.
To view the list and receive updates of approved online websites for free wireless data for students, go to the C Spire blog update.

C Spire working with Mississippi schools to offer free wireless data for approved learning sites

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Tuesday, March 17, 2020

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RIDGELAND, Miss., March 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --C Spire is working with Mississippi schools to offer free wireless data for approved learning sites for K-12 students as they prep for school from home during this time, it was announced Monday.

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RIDGELAND, Miss., March 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --C Spire is working with Mississippi schools to offer free wireless data for approved learning sites for K-12 students as they prep for school from home during this time, it was announced Monday.
"During health emergencies, hurricanes, power outages and daily life, people depend on our wireless services," said Brian Caraway, general manager of C Spire's wireless division.
For more information about C Spire's response to the COVID-19 public health emergency and free wireless data for students, visit https://www.cspire.com/cms/wireless/cspire-cares-covid-19-relief/ and click on the C Spire Cares update.
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Mississippi State garners three of six finalists for 2020 C Spire Howell and Gillom Trophies

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Monday, March 2, 2020

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Sophomore forward Jessika Carter and freshman forward Rickea Jackson of Mississippi State and Delta State senior forward Quantesha Patterson are the women finalists.

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Sophomore forward Jessika Carter and freshman forward Rickea Jackson of Mississippi State and Delta State senior forward Quantesha Patterson are the women finalists.
Winners will be selected through a combination of another round of media votes and a fan vote conducted by C Spire.
C Spire is a leading technology company committed to transforming its service areas through the C Spire Tech Movement initiative, which includes broadband deployment, technology innovation and workforce development.
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C Spire sets "A Merry & Bright Light Spectacular" performance at Renaissance

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Friday, December 13, 2019

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Images and lighting will be projected off the south side exterior of the eight-story-high C Spire corporate headquarters office building.

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Images and lighting will be projected off the south side exterior of the eight-story-high C Spire corporate headquarters office building.
Admission is free to the family-friendly event, which is being sponsored and hosted by the Mississippi-based telecommunications and technology services company.
The show will be accompanied by Christmas-themed music and hot chocolate and cookies will be served by volunteers.
"Christmas is a magical time of year when individuals and families treasure what matters most to them in life each other," said Jim Richmond, vice president of Marketing for C Spire.