Mississippi health providers receive $375 million for relief payments
The initial flow of federal funding has made its way to Mississippi following the March passage of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith…
MSU Small Business Development Center helps businesses navigate CARES Act relief programs
As Mississippi’s small businesses navigate hardships related to the COVID-19 pandemic, Mississippi State University personnel are providing guidance as owners seek funds from the U.S. government’s $2 trillion stimulus package. The MSU Small Business Development Center, housed…
Mississippi Weather Outlook for Saturday, April 11th
Here’s a look at your statewide forecast: To the north, sunny this morning, then becoming partly sunny. Highs near 70. Mostly cloudy tonight with a chance of showers and thunderstorms…
MS GOP Convention postponed
The Mississippi Republican Party’s state convention, originally scheduled for May 15 and 16, has been postponed. As part of an ongoing response to COVID-19, Governor Tate Reeves has issued an…
MS among first states to pay claimants ‘Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation’
Information courtesy of MDES For many claimants in Mississippi and the administering agency, Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES): it is a day of celebration! Today Mississippians eligible under the Unemployment Insurance (UI) program…
Governor Reeves issues executive orders to protect healthcare professionals
Governor Tate Reeves has signed two new executive orders to protect healthcare professionals from transmission and liability as they aid in Mississippi's response to the COVID-19 outbreak. "We are so…
Governor signs additional executive orders to limit spread of COVID-19
Governor Tate Reeves announced his new executive orders to suspend in-person gatherings of business shareholder meetings and selection requirements of political parties in an effort to reduce transmission and slow…
Anti-Malaria Drug Helping Fight Coronavirus
Dr. Demitiri Yanez, from Bay St. Louis, has started prescribing his patients that test positive for the coronavirus anti-malaria drugs. Yes, that’s right, a drug that treat a disease you…
Mississippi Fair Commission announces acting director
An acting director has been named at the Mississippi Fair Commission following the arrest of former Director Steve Hutton. Michael Lasseter was announced as the Acting Director by Chairman of…
Special Election set for House District 87
Governor Tate Reeves has announced that a special election will be held on November 3, 2020, to fill the vacancy in House District 87. The seat was previously held by…
