Mississippi is among the nation’s leaders in terms of participation in the 2020 Census. With a participation rate of 22%, Mississippi is several percentage points ahead of the national average of 19.2% (as of Monday afternoon). “We are so encouraged,” … Continued
During the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, remember to take care of your mental health as well as your physical health while practicing social distancing and self-quarantine. The Mississippi Department of Mental Health offers some helpful tips to make the COVID-19 coronavirus … Continued
During a Facebook Live Q&A Session, Governor Tate Reeves stated that there are no current plans to enact a statewide shutdown. While certain states like New York, California, Washington, Louisiana and others have issued “stay-at-home orders”, Governor Reeves said that … Continued
Public schools in Mississippi are closed through at least April 17th, but the Mississippi Department of Education wants to make sure that students continue to learn. In an effort to keep students engaged during this ongoing situation, the MDE has … Continued
As the coronavirus outbreak continues to cause a toilet paper shortage across the country, the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality is reminding you not to flush disinfecting wipes, paper towels, or similar products in toilets. The MDEQ says that these … Continued
(Story by Ruth Cummins, UMMC) The University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) is leading an effort to address the state’s community COVID-19 outbreak by offering triage for symptoms via a new smartphone telehealth app and collection of testing samples at … Continued
A new survey conducted by the National Federation of Independent Business outlines the impact that the coronavirus outbreak has had on small businesses across the country. With 700 responses, the NFIB says that the survey offers “a stark contrast from … Continued
The new total number for coronavirus cases has reached 249 positive cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi. There is still only one reported death and it was a 60-65 year old male with underlying health conditions. According to the state health … Continued
The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) will now be keeping an active list of local COVID-19 testing sites throughout the state. The list has been provided to MSDH from local county emergency management agencies and local providers. It will … Continued
U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos has announced that the office of Federal Student Aid is executing on President Donald Trump’s promise to provide student loan relief to tens of millions of borrowers during the COVID-19 national emergency. All borrowers … Continued