On Sunday, the executive director of the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency, Greg Michel, was hospitalized due to complications from COVID-19. Fortunately, Michel was released from the hospital and able to spend Christmas at home with his family. MEMA released the … Continued
For the third day in a row, the Mississippi State Department of Health has confirmed over 2,000 new cases of COVID-19. Thursday’s report includes 2,326 new coronavirus positive test results, as well as 24 additional deaths. So far, 4,556 Mississippians … Continued
As COVID-19 cases continue to rise, health officials have continuously urged all Mississippi’s to keep celebrations small and local to limit potential transmission of the virus. With that in mind, the MSDH has issued the following guidance: Holiday Risk Most … Continued
Mississippi prison inmates who smoke will be able to do so legally for the first time in 10 years. “Inmates who smoke are smoking anyway, but they’re having to smuggle in tobacco to do it, which is illegal, and it’s … Continued
Image courtesy of the Hattiesburg Police Department So many people are dealing with unimaginable loss, sickness, and worry this Christmas. I thought now would be a good time to look across the state at the love, acts of compassion, kindness, … Continued
As the House Ethics Committee looks into the possibility of Representative Steven Palazzo misspending over $200,000 in campaign funds, Palazzo’s office believes that the matter “should be dismissed” during the first quarter of 2021. “Congressman Palazzo looks forward to fully … Continued
The Mississippi State Department of Health has confirmed 2,634 new cases of COVID-19. Wednesday’s report, which also includes 43 additional deaths, brings the state’s total number of cases up to 200,325. So far, 4,533 Mississippians have passed away from the … Continued
The Mississippi Highway Patrol has kicked off its 2020 Christmas Travel Enforcement Period. Troopers will be posted on all state and federal highways in Mississippi through Sunday, December 27 at midnight to crack down on speeding and distracted driving. “Troopers … Continued
Relief funds have made their way to Mississippi agriculture producers. Announced by Agriculture and Commerce Commissioner Andy Gipson, over $7.6 has been paid out to 330 farmers, ranchers and agriculture producers through the Mississippi Agriculture Stabilization Act (MASA). “I am … Continued
While he hasn’t issued a statewide mandate, a new order from Governor Tate Reeves will place 78 of Mississippi’s 82 counties under a mask mandate. The updated order now includes the following 17 counties: Benton, George, Greene, Hancock, Humphreys, Jasper, … Continued