Mississippi’s first case of coronavirus was reported by the Mississippi State Department of Health on Wednesday in Forrest County. Prior to his diagnosis, the man traveled to Florida and went through the Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport. In a statement, the airport … Continued
Northern District Public Service Commissioner Brandon Presley sent a letter to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to intervene on behalf of Mississippi customers ordered to work from home or students who have transitioned to online classes due to COVID-19. Image … Continued
March Madness and possibly the college baseball season have become the latest casualties of the coronavirus pandemic. After originally announcing that the tournament would be played without fans in attendance, the decision has now been made the cancel both the … Continued
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) is moving to a level one activation in response to COVID-19. Director Greg Michel (Image courtesy of the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency) MEMA Director Greg Michel says, “This is a posturing move to make … Continued
Effective immediately, visitation at all facilities where Mississippi Department of Corrections inmates are housed is temporarily suspended until further notice in order to establish sanitation and prevention protocols to prevent the spread of COVID-19. This is a precautionary measure to … Continued
State health officials held a press conference earlier today to update the public after reporting Mississippi’s first confirmed case of coronavirus (COVID-19) on Wednesday. The outbreak, which originated in Wuhan, China, has reached the Magnolia State after an individual in … Continued
After Mississippi’s first confirmed case of coronavirus (COVID-19) was reported by the Department of Health on Wednesday, the State Institutions of Higher Learning has announced that all eight of the state’s public universities will shift to online courses following an … Continued
The SEC Basketball Tournament in Nashville and the conference’s upcoming baseball slate has been canceled as the coronavirus outbreak continues to cause public concern. The announcement was made by the conference in a tweet hours after initially stating that the … Continued
The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) will hold a press conference today at 11 a.m. regarding major updates on COVID-19 and new community recommendations. State Health Officer Dr. Thomas Dobbs and Mississippi Emergency Management Agency Executive Director Greg Michel … Continued
Mississippi State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) deputies and an LC Gas Inspector have conducted and completed an investigation into a home explosion in Marion County. On Friday, March 6, 2020, at around 8:00 am, the Marion County Sheriff’s Office responded … Continued