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NEWS The City would like to take this opportunity to thank our citizens for following the "Shelter in Place" order from Governor Reeves. We would also like to thank all of those working so hard to keep us healthy, safe, and taken care of during this hard time. We would ask that you continue to follow the stay at home order unless you need to be out for essentials. Continue to follow safety practices: wash hands, keep things sanitized and, if you must be out, please wear a mask. Continue to follow the Health Guidelines from the CDC and the Mississippi Department of Health. Please Stay Home, Stay Safe and Stay Healthy. From Mayor John Castleberry and all of us at the City. |
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 Everybody stay safe ! Stay tuned for information about upcoming activities but for now, stay safe and only go out for necessary supplies or as your employment requires. Wear a mask - a bandana will suffice - and adhere to social distancing. Remember - carriers of the virus do not necessarily have symptoms. This is an act of solidarity - worldwide - to protect the most vulneralble among us as well as ourselves. |
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Websites: Iuka Elementary School Iuka Middle School Tishomingo County High School Northeast Miss Community College Tishomingo County Career & Technical Center Superintendent 1620 Paul Edmondson Drive Iuka, MS 38852 662-423-3206 Tishomingo County School District |
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204 N Main St Iuka, MS 662-423-6300
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| Iuka Public Library and all the other NERL branches are moving toward
reopening sometime in the second half of May, subject to change, of
course. But it will not be "business as usual" when that happens. The
details are still being worked out, but we know there will be strict
limits on the number of people allowed to be in the building, probably
no more than ten at a time. Curbside service to bring books and movies
out to people who have called ahead. Limits on computer time to give
more people access. The meeting room will not be available for several
more months. We STRONGLY encourage everyone who can to use the digital
resources available on our website www.nereg.lib.ms
us. We will be following our new rules to protect the safety of our
patrons and our staff. Visit our Facebook page for the latest information. |
Recreation
Not far from Iuka is Bear Creek Lake, off the Tennessee River, where one can enjoy kayaking, swimming, fishing, sailing, boating and nature watching.
A Brief History of Iuka
"The city of Iuka was named after Chief Iuka, pronounced eye-you-ka, which is actually a contraction for the longer name of Ish-ta-ki-yu-ka-tubbe. The Chief was an endorser for the Treaty of Pontotoc Creek, dated October 20, 1832. Further information on the treaty can be found at - http://digital.library.okstate.edu
Iuka was founded in 1857 and is the county seat of Tishomingo County. Iuka is built on the site of a Chickasaw Indian village that is thought to have been subordinate to the settlement at Underwood Village. There are conflicting accounts of Chief Tishomingo's death. One account states Tishomingo died on the Trail of Tears while another shows his death date as May 5, 1838, Fort Coffee; Le Flore County; Oklahoma, USA
Woodall Mountain, located 5 miles southwest of Iuka is the only state high point that was subject to a battle during the Civil War. The Battle of Iuka was on September 19, 1862. Woodall Mountain was renamed in 1887 in honor of Tishomingo Sheriff Zephaniah H. Woodall.
Iuka has several historic homes from that period and before still standing today. One of the oldest, Twin Magnolias, was built in 1842. Iuka has much to offer tourists and residents alike. We hope you enjoy your visit to our site and hope you will follow-up with a visit to our city."
