Dallas Cowboys quarterback, and former Mississippi State quarterback, Dak Prescott, has lost yet another family member, this time with the passing of his older brother, Jace, who died at the age of 31 on Thursday. The Cowboys issued a statement … Continued
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency, Mississippi Voluntary Organizations Active in Disasters (VOAD) and the United Methodist Community on Relief (UMCOR) will open three Disaster Assistance Centers in the counties that are declared federal disasters following the April 12, 2020, severe … Continued
The total is now at 5,434 with 281 new cases confirmed from yesterday, according to the state health department. There have been 209 people who have passed away who have tested positive for the virus. 8 new deaths were reported … Continued
The House of Representatives has approved an additional coronavirus relief package. The $484 billion package will deliver aid to small businesses, hospitals, and expand COVID-19 testing. In an almost unanimous fashion, the final vote was 388-5. Now, that both the … Continued
Photo Courtesy of Gov. Reeves office Last week, Governor Tate Reeves announced his decision to keep Mississippi schools closed for the remainder of the academic year. On Wednesday, he signed an executive order aimed at ensuring that districts across the … Continued
Another federal disaster request has been approved in Mississippi. The request made by Governor Tate Reeves, related to the February flooding of the Pearl River, has been approved by President Trump and the Federal Emergency Management Agency. During his daily … Continued
Photo Courtesy of Harrison County Sheriff’s Office Actor Jason Mitchell, best known for his role as Eazy-E in ‘Straight Outta Compton’, was arrested on drug charges in Gulfport Wednesday morning. According to the Harrison County Sheriff’s Office, Mitchell, 33, was … Continued
An additional coronavirus-relief package has already been approved by both the Senate and President Trump. Now, it’s up to the House of Representatives to solidify the bill that will go towards small businesses, hospitals, and test expansion. Of the $484 … Continued
Dr. Charles Robertson, assistant professor of anesthesiology, has built ventilators to use at the Medical Center in case of a shortage during the COVID-19 pandemic. Photo courtesy of UMMC U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith is encouraging the U.S. Food and Drug Administration … Continued
259 new cases were reported yesterday bringing the states coronavirus total up to 5,153, according to the health department website. In all, 201 people have died who tested positive for the virus, 8 new deaths were reported yesterday. There are … Continued