Mississippi’s U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith has signed a bipartisan letter encouraging federal health officials to consider solutions to protect Medicare beneficiaries from high-risk settings and ensure safe access to care as the nation continues to work to combat COVID-19. The letter, … Continued
Photo courtesy of MDOC A Central Mississippi Correctional Facility inmate has died at a Jackson hospital. According to the Mississippi Department of Corrections, 40-year-old Mary Jewell had been hospitalized intermittently since December after “becoming ill several months ago.” While hospitalized, Jewell was recently … Continued
During today’s press briefing, Governor Tate Reeves outlined the state’s plan to ensure the healthcare system’s ability to handle a potential surge in COVID-19 cases. Data shows that peak resource use in Mississippi will come on April 18th, according to … Continued
On Monday morning, Mississippi State Auditor Shad White made an appearance on The Gallo Show to express his concerns on how young people are treating the coronavirus. White, who has served as Mississippi’s State Auditor since July of 2018, issued … Continued
With the current school semester in a state of flux, Mississippi State Superintendent Dr. Carey Wright appeared on this morning’s episode of The Gallo Show to discuss how the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) is handling remote learning. On March … Continued
Photo courtesy of Ingalls Shipbuilding A Mississippi shipbuilder has been awarded a major contract by the U.S. Navy. Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula received the $1.5 billion contract to build a San Antonio-class amphibious ship. According to Senator Roger Wicker, a … Continued
(Dr. Laura Vick poses with different patterns of masks and surgeon’s caps) The University of Mississippi Medical Center is calling on the community to help protect its employees after the Mississippi Department of Health directed all health care professionals in … Continued
According to the Mississippi State Health Department website, the total for Mississippi positive coronavirus cases is now at 1,738 . 51 people have died as a result of COVID-19. A total of 20,370 people have been tested statewide for the coronavirus … Continued
Photo Courtesy of MSU Athletics Story by SportsTalk Mississippi MSU Beat Reporter Brian Hadad Mississippi State’s women’s basketball took a huge blow on Sunday, as Vic Schaefer has been named as the new head coach at the University of Texas. … Continued
Two mobile testing sites will open in Ripley and Moss Point on Monday as Mississippi continues to expand its testing capabilities. The Mississippi State Department of Health and the University of Mississippi Medical Center will operate the sites with assistance … Continued