State Auditor to monitor COVID-19 stimulus spending
Following the recent passage of the CARES Act, the $2.2 trillion economic stimulus package, federal funding will flow to states to assist with the response to the COVID-19 outbreak. State…
Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann on COVID-19
Lt. Gov. Hosemann joins the discussion to break down the Shelter-in-Place order going into effect tomorrow, Friday, April 3rd, 2020 at 5PM. If you missed his conversation with Dave Hughes…
MEMA Executive Director Greg Michel on COVID-19
Mississippi Emergency Management Agency Executive Director Greg Michel joins the conversation to discuss the Shelter-in-Place order going into effect. If you missed his conversation with Dave Hughes and Gerard Gibert(sitting…
Gov. Reeves: “Not ready to make a call” on extending school closures
The statewide shelter-in-place order issued by Governor Tate Reeves will take effect Friday at 5 p.m. and last until April 20th, which is supposed to be the first day back…
Governor Tate Reeves Announces Over $51 Million in GOMESA Funds for Mississippi
Governor Tate Reeves announced that a total of $51,913,975.74 has been awarded to Mississippi through the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act (GOMESA). The federal passage in 2006 of GOMESA…
104 New Coronavirus Cases Brings the States total to 1,177; 26 Deaths
According to the Mississippi State Department of Health the total of confirmed positive COVID19 cases is now at 1,177. That is 104 new cases reported from yesterday. There were also…
MDOC Has Lowered the Age Requirement for Corrections Officer Candidates
To help address staffing shortages and significantly expand the potential pool of candidates, the minimum age to work as a correctional officer for the Mississippi Department of Corrections has been…
What Does The Shelter In Place Order Mean For You?
Governor Tate Reeves has issued a statewide ‘shelter-in-place’ order for Mississippi. Following recommendations from the state’s top health experts, Governor Reeves announced the decision this afternoon after initially issuing such…
Mississippi Weather Outlook for Thursday, April 2nd
Here’s a look at your statewide forecast: To the north, mostly sunny with highs in the lower 70's. Partly cloudy tonight with a slight chance of showers after midnight. Lows…
