More than 19 percent of Mississippians were food insecure before COVID-19 prevention measures shut down much of the state’s commerce. Now, layoffs and missing paychecks make it even more difficult for many to access proper nutrition. This scenario is one … Continued
If you have a loved one currently in a nursing home, you are probably worried about their health and safety amid the ongoing pandemic. The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) recently released a list of questions to ask the … Continued
Information courtesy of MSDH The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) is transitioning from a direct distribution food system to a retail food system via an electronic benefit transfer (EBT) … Continued
NASA’s SpaceX launch was supposed to take place on Wednesday, however Mother Nature had other plans. The launch is now scheduled for tomorrow afternoon, and Stennis Space Center Deputy Director Randy Galloway joined Rebecca Turner on Good Things to talk … Continued
Governor Tate Reeves made several important announcements during his daily press briefing. He opened by stating that, while an application is not yet available, a website has been launched to help businesses prepare for the administration of the ‘Back to … Continued
Going into the second weekend of casinos being back open, Larry Gregory of the Mississippi Gaming and Hospitality Association is quite pleased with the numbers from this past weekend. “We had a great weekend,” Gregory said. “We opened up, or … Continued
The Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting the state’s largest one-day rise in the number of new COVID-19 cases. 418 new cases bring the state’s total number of cases up to 14,710. The previous high of 404 was set … Continued
The University of Southern Mississippi has announced a condensed schedule for the 2020 fall semester. According to an update provided by the university, USM will begin the semester on Monday, August 17, and end regular instruction on Monday, Nov. 23—prior to … Continued
As of yesterday, the state of Mississippi has seen 13,731 cases of COVID-19 with 652 deaths induced by the virus. State Health Officer Dr. Thomas Dobbs joined The Gallo Show this morning to stress the fact that the pandemic has … Continued
Mississippi Congressman Michael Guest has announced that the Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act was approved by voice vote in the U.S. House of Representatives. Click here to view the Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act. Guest says the bill includes a one-time cost-of-living … Continued