Sunday afternoon, Governor Tate Reeves and State Health Officer Dr. Thomas Dobbs provided the public with the latest information on the COVID-19 outbreak in Mississippi during a Facebook live session. During the 35-minute update, the Governor and Dr. Dobbs discussed … Continued
Photo courtesy of MSU Athletics Mississippi State sophomore forward Reggie Perry, a member of the 2020 All-SEC First Team, has declared for the upcoming NBA Draft. The former 5-star recruit from Thomasville, Georgia made the announcement on Instagram early Sunday … Continued
The Better Business Bureau is warning you of a text message scam related to the coronavirus outbreak. The organization says that scammers have been busy during this pandemic, having already tried scams related to fake masks and fake government grants. … Continued
Nearly 100 new cases of COVID-19 and one death have been reported by the Mississippi State Department of Health. The new cases bring the state’s total up to 758 with 14 deaths. DeSoto and Hinds have the largest number of … Continued
(Article written by By Abigail Meisel, University of Mississippi) Many children may be confused and frightened about the COVID-19 pandemic, but parents can do a lot to help children cope and stay safe during the outbreak, a University of Mississippi psychology professor … Continued
The Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting 84 new cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi identified by testing from the state Public Health Laboratory and private testing providers. Five new deaths have also been confirmed, in De Soto, Lee, Perry, … Continued
It’s farmers market season in Mississippi, and Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson is encouraging you to safely support your local communities as the coronavirus outbreak continues. “The good news during the COVID-19 emergency is that our food supply … Continued
In response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) has approved the issuance of emergency supplement benefits for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients for March and April 2020. The Mississippi Department of Human Services has … Continued
The University of Mississippi Medical Center began performing in-house testing for COVID-19 Thursday, providing a major boost in the state’s ability to manage the pandemic. Donna Schaferkotter, medical laboratory scientist at UMMC, prepares samples for COVID-19 testing. The Medical Center … Continued
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act has been sent to President Trump’s desk. A day after the $2 trillion economic stimulus package – the largest in U.S. history – was unanimously passed by the Senate, the House … Continued