The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is offering designated states and territories low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to small businesses suffering substantial economic injury as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Upon a request received from a state’s … Continued
The following message from Acting President, Thomas Hudson, is in response to a student being confirmed with COVID-19. Dear JSU faculty, staff, and students, The university has been made aware that a Jackson State University student has tested positive for … Continued
As the state deals with the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), the Mississippi Public Service Commission has voted to temporarily suspend disconnections of certain utility services. In a special meeting, the PSC voted to temporarily suspend disconnections of water, sewer, electricity … Continued
According to the Mississippi Department of Health, four new COVID-19 cases in Missisippi have been identified in weekend testing. The new cases are in Pearl River, Hinds and Copiah counties, bringing the state total to 10. Click here for a … Continued
The Mississippi Department of Public Safety has announced changes to the daily operations of the agency’s Driver Service Bureau: All driver license stations are officially closed to the public except for the 9 MHP District Troop Stations across the state … Continued
Photo courtesy of Gov. Tate Reeves’s Office As the number of coronavirus cases in Mississippi continues to grow, Governor Tate Reeves has declared a state of emergency. In a news release, the Governor stated that this declaration will “further ramp up … Continued
According to the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH), as of Friday, March 13th, there are several presumptive positive COVID-19 cases in the state. Information provided by the Mississippi State Department of Health The findings were revealed during a press … Continued
“It’s almost like a little kid learning that Christmas has been canceled.” That’s the thought that went through the head of Neal Atkinson, the Director of Gaming at the Pearl River Resort, when he learned that the NCAA Tournament had … Continued
As a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), the Mississippi Association of Community College Commission (MACC), a group composed of the state’s 15 community college presidents, has suspended all community college athletics through March 30. With regard to class schedules, each … Continued
Two new cases of coronavirus have been reported by the Mississippi State Department of Health. Both of the new cases are in Forrest County, which is the same location as the state’s first case which was reported on Wednesday. Final … Continued