Mississippi Public Service (MPS) Commissioner Brandon Presley has been ravenously working to make broadband more accessible across the state of Mississippi as schools are having to turn to virtual platforms due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “We have got a problem, … Continued
The Mississippi State Department of Health has confirmed a slight uptick in the state’s total number of COVID-19 cases today. 234 new cases bring Mississippi’s total up to 9,908 and with 22 additional deaths, a total of 457 Mississippians have passed away … Continued
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to cause unrest, the Mississippi Public Service Commission has voted to extend an order suspending disconnections of utility services across the state. During their most recent meeting, the PSC voted to extend their original order, … Continued
The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture has issued guidance that will require states to count income from federal unemployment payments as household income for SNAP eligibility. According to the guidance issued: “Pandemic unemployment assistance … Continued
National Police Week is underway through Saturday, May 16, 2020. Mississippi’s U.S. Attorney Mike Hurst and U.S. Attorney General William Barr recognize and honor the service and sacrifice of our federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement. photo courtesy of stockunlimited.com … Continued
Individuals in Clarke, Grenada, Jasper, Lawrence, Panola, and Walthall Counties who were unable to work because of the April 12th severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds, and flooding, may apply for disaster unemployment assistance (DUA). According to the Mississippi Department of … Continued
With Governor Tate Reeves recently issuing an executive order allowing gyms, barbershops, and salons to reopen, most small businesses across the state of Mississippi now have the ability to open their doors. National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) director Dawn … Continued
Governor Tate Reeves has signed an executive order which will extend unemployment benefits provided to help Mississippi workers and their families impacted by COVID-19. According to a news release from the Governor’s office, the order updates instructions to the Mississippi … Continued
Mississippi State Medical Association (MSMA) Board Chair Dr. Jennifer Bryan agrees with Governor Tate Reeves on reopening the economy, however, she still wants people to pay attention to the numbers and take necessary precautions. “Our governor, I believe, is doing … Continued
Mississippi’s Attorney General has announced a rule change that will assist first responders who contract COVID-19. Attorney General Lynn Fitch has filed a temporary emergency rule change to allow first responders to make claims for financial assistance with the Law Enforcement … Continued