After a handful of lawmakers recently tested positive for COVID-19, Governor Tate Reeves announced yesterday that he and his family had been tested for the virus. This morning, the first-term governor went to social media to inform his followers that … Continued
Mississippi Congressman Bennie G. Thompson and California Congressman Lou Correa sent a letter to the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) calling on him to issue a requirement for airline passengers to wear masks in order to go through airport security … Continued
State Auditor Shad White announced the Auditor’s office concluded four cases with guilty verdicts for embezzlement and returned nearly $150,000 to taxpayers last month. George Nangah was convicted of embezzlement in Judge Jimmy McClure’s chambers of Tate County Circuit Court. … Continued
A man serving life for capital murder in Copiah County escaped from Parchman on Sunday and there is a reward. A reward of up to $2,500 is being offered for information leading to the capture of 40-year-old Arthur Lestrick. Lestrick, who … Continued
Mississippians have a new pathway to achieve their career goals through partnerships between the Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS), Mississippi community colleges, and other employment and training programs within the state. The SNAP Employment & Training (E&T) Program, Skills2Work, … Continued
In the wake of George Floyd’s death at the hands of Minneapolis police officers, the Catholic Dioceses of Mississippi released a joint statement on Monday. Bishop Louis F. Kihnemann of Biloxi and Bishop Joseph Kopacz of Jackson use the three-page … Continued
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) has scheduled its first-ever virtual ceremony for Teacher of the Year and Administrator of the Year. The program, which was originally set to take place in the spring until the coronavirus put a wrinkle … Continued
In recent weeks, COVID-19 cases in Mississippi, and across the country, have surged with many possible factors playing a part. Sunday afternoon, Governor Tate Reeves attributed the rise to the nationwide protests in response to the death of George Floyd. … Continued
The Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting 357 new cases of COVID-19. Today’s report brings the state’s total up to 31,257 cases. 1,114 Mississippians have passed away from the virus following the confirmation of 3 additional deaths. There are … Continued
Photo courtesy of Chicago O’Hare International Airport Chicago is the latest city to require people from Mississippi to self-quarantine for 14 days before entering the city limits. The Emergency Travel Order, which directs people entering or returning to Chicago from … Continued