The COVID-19 outbreak will likely have a lasting impact on Mississippi’s economy. Around this time during a normal year, the Mississippi Legislature is beginning to wrap things up at the capitol, but this is not a normal year. The 2020 … Continued
Governor Tate Reeves has sent a letter to President Trump requesting a ‘Presidential Major Disaster Declaration’. According to the Governor’s office, the request is a procedural step to acquire necessary federal assets and resources to support Mississippi’s COVID-19 response. Upon … Continued
The ‘shelter-in-place order’ issued by Governor Tate Reeves will take effect this afternoon at 5 p.m. With the order set to last until at least April 20th, here is the information that you need to know. Why Now? The Mississippi … Continued
The COVID-19 pandemic is impacting the lottery. Powerball Product Group/Mississippi Lottery Corporation are announcing additional Powerball changes. The Powerball Product Group of the Multi-State Lottery Association (MUSL), of which the Mississippi Lottery Corporation (MLC) is a voting member, announced the … Continued
Photo courtesy of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers The Bonnet Carré Spillway will open once again. Due to recent heavy rainfall, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced that the spillway will be opened for “three to four weeks” based … Continued
This brings the states total to 1,358 according to the Mississippi State Health Department. 3 new deaths have also been reported bringing the total to 29. The virus has infected all but 4 of Mississippi’s 82 counties. A total of 5,596 … Continued
Governor Tate Reeves announced that the special election for House District 88 is rescheduled for June 23, 2020 to slow the spread of COVID-19. Consulting with our state’s health officials and coordinating with Secretary Michael Watson and state election officials, … Continued
Essential businesses are exempt from the statewide ‘shelter-in-place’ order that will take effect later today. In Mississippi, few businesses are as essential as agriculture. With that said, Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson provided a letter and additional guidance … Continued
Following the recent passage of the CARES Act, the $2.2 trillion economic stimulus package, federal funding will flow to states to assist with the response to the COVID-19 outbreak. State Auditor Shad White has announced plans to audit and monitor … Continued
The statewide shelter-in-place order issued by Governor Tate Reeves will take effect Friday at 5 p.m. and last until April 20th, which is supposed to be the first day back at school for Mississippi students. Schools across the state have … Continued