Photo courtesy of Gov. Tate Reeves’s Office As the number of coronavirus cases in Mississippi continues to grow, Governor Tate Reeves has declared a state of emergency. In a news release, the Governor stated that this declaration will “further ramp up … Continued
According to the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH), as of Friday, March 13th, there are several presumptive positive COVID-19 cases in the state. Information provided by the Mississippi State Department of Health The findings were revealed during a press … Continued
“It’s almost like a little kid learning that Christmas has been canceled.” That’s the thought that went through the head of Neal Atkinson, the Director of Gaming at the Pearl River Resort, when he learned that the NCAA Tournament had … Continued
As a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), the Mississippi Association of Community College Commission (MACC), a group composed of the state’s 15 community college presidents, has suspended all community college athletics through March 30. With regard to class schedules, each … Continued
Update: The Mississippi State Department of Health has reported two new cases of coronavirus in Forrest County and another in an unidentified location. Original Report: Two new cases of coronavirus have been reported by the Mississippi State Department of Health. Both of … Continued
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