Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith has joined an effort to assist rural hospitals in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. On Saturday, Senator Hyde-Smith helped to introduce bipartisan legislation to relieve the growing financial crisis facing an overstressed rural health care system … Continued
The state’s total number of confirmed coronavirus cases has surpassed 200. The Mississippi State Department of Health reported 67 new cases of the virus on Sunday morning, bringing the total up to 207. The virus has now been confirmed in … Continued
During a press briefing on Friday, President Donald Trump stated that a national lockdown was not being considered as a response to the coronavirus outbreak in the United States, but rumors continued to circulate. These rumors were shut down on … Continued
Saturday, Governor Tate Reeves announced efforts to provide unemployment benefits to help Mississippi workers and their families impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak. Working to support Mississippi’s dedicated workforce and relieve undue burdens, Governor Reeves signed an executive order instructing the … Continued
The total number is now at 140 positive cases and only 1 death. This number has risen by 60 since yesterday, Friday March 20th. The virus now spreads through 45 of Mississippi’s counties with Hinds County having the most cases … Continued
U.S. Attorney Mike Hurst today announced that more than $65 million in Department of Justice grants is available to help communities combat human trafficking and serve adults and children who are victimized in trafficking operations. “Our nation is facing difficult … Continued
The Mississippi Lottery Corporation has announced its latest transfer to the state. The February transfer of $11,618,730 to the ‘Lottery Proceeds Fund’ in the Mississippi State Treasury brings the total to over $27 million since the launch of the lottery … 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
The Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES) has announced that Mississippi workers who are not able to work due to COVID-19 will be eligible to file for unemployment benefits. Based on guidance from the U.S. Department of Labor and Governor … Continued
Photo courtesy of SBA Small businesses in Mississippi are now eligible to apply for disaster relief as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. The U.S. Small Business Administration has approved Governor Tate Reeves’ statewide request for an Economic Disaster Declaration. … Continued