Two Mississippi organizations will receive AARP 2020 Community Challenge grants. It’s part of the largest number of grantees to date with more than $2.4 million awarded among 184 organizations nationwide. The grantees will implement “quick-action” projects to create more livable communities … Continued
The Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting 945 new cases of COVID-19. Today’s report brings Mississippi’s total up to 77,268. With the confirmation of *23 additional deaths, 2,237 Mississippians have now passed away from the virus. MSDH Note: 1 … Continued
Recently, the Mississippi State Department of Health and Governor Reeves announced free COVID-19 testing for teachers across the state. Over the next few weeks, the MSDH will offer drive-up testing at various county health departments. Any K-12 teacher, staff or … Continued
Social distancing and keeping their hands clean can help the state’s children stay safe from COVID-19, whether they are in school or at home this semester, according to Children’s of Mississippi experts. Mary Taylor (Image courtesy of UMMC) “We know … Continued
While seating capacity will be limited inside of Mississippi State’s Davis Wade Stadium this season, the fans that are in attendance will be able to buy beer. Somewhat hidden in its announcement of the new game day health and safety … Continued
Reports indicate lawmakers are expected to return to the Capitol Monday to pick up where they left off earlier this month and hopefully agree on a budget for the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (DMR). “Since the state’s new fiscal … Continued
Lawmakers will make a return to the Capitol Monday to pick up where they left off earlier this month and hopefully agree on a budget for the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (DMR). Photo courtesy of Ryan Bradley “Since … Continued
An order signed by the President earlier this month provides funding to states to provide additional benefits to help eligible unemployed workers. Mississippi has applied for assistance from the Lost Wages Assistance (LWA) program. Governor Tate Reeves says, once the … Continued
The Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting 874 new cases of COVID-19. Today’s report — which is 20 cases less than Thursday’s report — brings Mississippi’s total number of cases up to 76,323. With the confirmation of 24 additional … Continued
Thursday, Governor Tate Reeves announced that college football stadiums in Mississippi will be limited to 25% to begin the 2020 season, which is exactly what Ole Miss Athletic Director Keith Carter expected. Under the current order, approximately 16,000 fans will … Continued