With the infiltration of COVID-19 along the Mississippi Gulf Coast, Gulfport mayor Billy Hewes is weighing his options on when and how to reopen the coastal economy. “We’re concerned still for the economy, for the public health, and how you … Continued
In order to serve those affected by Sunday’s storms, the Mississippi Insurance Department (MID) has opened a mobile field office in Collins. Representatives are on hand in the Covington County Sheriff’s Office parking lot, 1107 Main Street in Collins, from … Continued
Courtesy of Sanderson Farms Championship The COVID-19 outbreak has put a hold on the world of sports, but with an eye on a return to normalcy, the PGA has announced an adjusted schedule for the 2020-21 season. In the revised … Continued
The new total now stands at 3,624 , with 264 new positive coronavirus cases added from yesterday. 129 people have now died that tested positive for COVID-19. 7 new deaths from yesterday. Issaquena County is the only county in Mississippi … Continued
Two mobile COVID-19 testing sites will be up and running this weekend. The Mississippi State Department of Health and the University of Mississippi Medical Center are operating sites in Holmes and Wilkinson Counties today, and this Saturday, sites will be … Continued
We, as Mississippians, are defined by our resolve to sustain the tough battles. What we are living through at this time in our lives is most definitely a battle. The time is now. We must place trust in our leaders … Continued
If you’ve lost your job due to the COVID-19 outbreak and need help with your mortgage, a new program may be able to assist you. The Mississippi Home Corporation has reopened the Hardest Hit Fund (HHF), which can provide short-term … Continued
During a recent briefing, Mississippi Emergency Management Agency executive director Greg Michel hinted at the possibility of using Itawamba Community College’s Fulton campus as a medical shelter if needed. “We did answer the call from the state of Mississippi,” ICC … Continued
During today’s press briefing, Governor Tate Reeves and MDHS Executive Director Bob Anderson announced a new plan aimed at assisting essential workers in Mississippi during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Mississippi Department of Human Services will partner with the Department of … Continued
(This UMMC transport vehicle has been specially outfitted for transferring COVID-19-positive patients to the Medical Center.) The University of Mississippi Medical Center is moving into a new stage of COVID-19 response: conducting clinical research and trials on how to treat … Continued