A statewide “shelter-in-place” order has been issued by Governor Tate Reeves, effectively placing the state on lockdown with the exception of essential businesses. So, which businesses fall into that category? A recent executive order signed by the Governor provided a … Continued
Governor Tate Reeves will hold a press briefing this afternoon to give an update on the current situation of COVID-19 in the state and discuss the ongoing “Identify and Isolate” strategy to slow the spread. Reeves said, “We will be … Continued
One-day testing sites continue to boost Mississippi’s COVID-19 testing capabilities. The Mississippi State Department of Health and the University of Mississippi Medical Center have announced that the newest sites will be operated in Lauderdale, Adams, Pearl River and Tippah Counties … Continued
According to the Mississippi State Health Department, the total number now stands at 1,073 positive cases in Mississippi. That is 136 new cases from yesterday. In all, 4,785 individuals have been tested in the Magnolia State. Also, 2 new deaths … Continued
– By SportsTalk Mississippi MSU Beat Reporter Brian Hadad Mississippi State gets a pledge from highly rated signal-caller Mike Leach’s arrival in Starkville certainly signals a new day for the record book as far as the passing game goes, and … Continued
Congressman Steven Palazzo is urging FEMA to provide more personal protective equipment to Mississippi. Palazzo says he has spoken to FEMA Administrator, Pete Gaynor, and raised the concern that south Mississippi is not receiving adequate medical resources to help with … Continued
(Information from the Mississippi Department of Transportation) To assist with the transportation and delivery of critical commodities due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) is waiving required weight permits and fees, allowing weight increases and suspending … Continued
Image courtesy of the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency Mississippi’s delegation in D.C. is requesting federal aid following the February flooding of the Pearl River. The delegation sent a letter to President Donald Trump in support of a major federal disaster … Continued
Graduation ceremonies are one of many events that have been affected by the COVID-19 outbreak, but Southern Miss is hopeful that its class of 2020 will walk across the stage later this year. The university announced that commencement ceremonies have … Continued
Representative William Andrews of Purvis has resigned from the Mississippi House of Representatives, effective today. Andrews sent a letter of resignation to Governor Tate Reeves, Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann, and Speaker of the House Philip Gunn on March 27th. Andrews … Continued