The Food and Drug Administration has approved the first at-home test for Coronavirus. The test kit includes everything needed to collect a nasal swab sample, like a specific Q-tip-style cotton swab, but the FDA says this swab should not be … Continued
26-year-old Ronnie Madison escaped from Holmes-Humphreys Correctional Facility on Monday. He was being held on charges of armed robbery, aggravated assault and burglary. Madison is considered to be armed and dangerous. If you know or see Madison or know of … Continued
U.S. Attorneys Mike Hurst and Chad Lamar have joined the Department of Justice and communities nationwide in observing National Crime Victims’ Rights Week. This year’s observance takes place April 19-25 and features the theme, “Seek Justice| Ensure Victims’ Rights | … Continued
This afternoon, the United States Senate passed a $484 billion coronavirus-relief package that will go towards small businesses, hospitals, and test expansion. Of the $484 billion, $310 billion will go towards keeping employees on small company payrolls. The bill will … Continued
Earlier today, Congressional negotiators and President Donald Trump reached a tentative agreement on an additional coronavirus care package that would be roughly $480 billion and include relief for small businesses, hospitals, and test expansion. According to Senate minority leader Charles … Continued
During today’s press briefing, Governor Tate Reeves announced that Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) is now available for Mississippians who are out work due to the COVID-19 crisis. MDES provided the following information about who is eligible for the federally funded … Continued
With unemployment numbers at a record high in the state of Mississippi, the Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES) is busier than it has ever been. On Tuesday morning, MDES executive director Jackie Turner and MDES director of reemployment assistance … Continued
204 new cases were reported yesterday bringing the states coronavirus total up to 4,716, according to the health department website. In all, 183 people have died who tested positive for the virus, 14 new deaths were reported yesterday. 52,364 individuals … Continued
Residents of Hinds, Walthall and Kemper counties and surrounding communities can be tested for COVID-19 this week as the University of Mississippi Medical Center and Mississippi State Department of Health continue efforts to stem virus transmission by setting up one-day, … Continued
The Mississippi Attorney General’s Office and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) are working together to put a halt to coronavirus-related fraud. “Unfortunately, there are a lot of people taking advantage of the pandemic,” FBI Special Agent in Charge Michelle … Continued