During today’s press briefing, Governor Tate Reeves announced that Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) is now available for Mississippians who are out work due to the COVID-19 crisis. MDES provided the following information about who is eligible for the federally funded … Continued
With unemployment numbers at a record high in the state of Mississippi, the Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES) is busier than it has ever been. On Tuesday morning, MDES executive director Jackie Turner and MDES director of reemployment assistance … Continued
204 new cases were reported yesterday bringing the states coronavirus total up to 4,716, according to the health department website. In all, 183 people have died who tested positive for the virus, 14 new deaths were reported yesterday. 52,364 individuals … Continued
Residents of Hinds, Walthall and Kemper counties and surrounding communities can be tested for COVID-19 this week as the University of Mississippi Medical Center and Mississippi State Department of Health continue efforts to stem virus transmission by setting up one-day, … Continued
The Mississippi Attorney General’s Office and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) are working together to put a halt to coronavirus-related fraud. “Unfortunately, there are a lot of people taking advantage of the pandemic,” FBI Special Agent in Charge Michelle … Continued
They were sons, husbands, and fathers. I was born and raised in a small town in Louisiana, where you either farmed or worked offshore to provide for your family. So, the tragedy of the Deepwater Horizon hit especially close to … Continued
Photo courtesy of MSU Athletics – Story by SportsTalk Mississippi MSU Beat Reporter Brian Hadad Mississippi State loses one quarterback from a crowded position group In what can only be described as an expected move, Mississippi State junior quarterback Keytaon … Continued
Mississippi Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith, who was recently appointed to the Opening Up America Congressional Group, joined Monday’s episode of The Gallo Show to express the importance of reopening the American economy in a timely but safe manner. “We have got … Continued
As if they haven’t had to deal with enough, it appears a fire that occurred Sunday at Nora Davis Campus in Laurel is being investigated as arson. Image courtesy of the Laurel School District The Laurel School District says an … Continued
The new total now stands at 4,512 , with 238 new positive coronavirus cases added from yesterday. 169 people have now died that tested positive for COVID-19. 10 new deaths from yesterday. Still only 27% of people who have tested … Continued