According to the Louisiana Department of Agriculture, the first reported case of a SARS-CoV-2 positive dog has surfaced in Louisiana. SARS-CoV-2 is the virus that causes COVID-19 in humans. Louisiana Ag Commissioner Mike Strain says, “Initially, it was believed pets could not … Continued
The NCAA announced Wednesday that all 2020 championships have been canceled due to concerns regarding COVID-19. The decision comes after multiple conferences, on both levels of competition, had already decided to delay fall sports until the spring. Both DII and … Continued
Following reports that Speaker of the House Philip Gunn is planning to file a lawsuit against Governor Tate Reeves over his decision to veto a portion of the education budget bill, the governor responded in a lengthy social media post. … Continued
The Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting 1,245 new cases of COVID-19. Today’s report brings Mississippi’s total number of cases up to 63,444. With the confirmation of *51 additional deaths, 1,804 Mississippians have now passed away from the virus. … Continued
Gulf Coast Center for Nonviolence Receives $379,996.00 from Department of Justice U.S. Attorney Mike Hurst announced that the state of Mississippi received $379,996.00 from the Department of Justice’s Office of Justice Programs and its component, the Office for Victims of … Continued
As Mississippi continues to issue CARES Act funding to aid in its response to the COVID-19 pandemic, State Auditor Shad White is promising oversight. The state received a total of $1.25 billion as a result of the federal stimulus package, … Continued
Not only have bars within the capital city been ordered to close their doors due to concerns regarding COVID-19, but there will now be a mandatory curfew within the Jackson city limits. Yesterday morning, Mayor Chokwe Lumumba issued an executive … Continued
U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., today introduced an amendment, which could be considered as part of the next COVID-19 relief legislation to ensure millions of Americans do not lose access to essential health-care services. Wicker’s amendment would provide $7.6 billion … Continued
Rui Ping Lin, and his company, Red Samurai Sushi, Inc., of Madison, Mississippi, pled guilty today before Senior U.S. District Court Judge David M. Bramlette III to harboring illegal aliens at the Red Samurai restaurant, announced U.S. Attorney Mike Hurst, … Continued
Delegates to the Mississippi Republican State Convention, held August 1, elected Party leadership for the next four years. “The reorganization of our Party through the Convention process is an important time for Mississippi Republicans,” said Governor Tate Reeves. “I congratulate … Continued