Mobile testing sites coming to Ripley & Moss Point Monday
Two mobile testing sites will open in Ripley and Moss Point on Monday as Mississippi continues to expand its testing capabilities. The Mississippi State Department of Health and the University…
MSU High Voltage Lab works to retrofit ventilators for COVID-19 response
Mississippi State University researchers are working to convert over 550 ventilators from battery power to AC power so they can be used in the state's medical response to the COVID-19 pandemic. MSU’s Paul B. Jacob High Voltage Laboratory was…
Sunday Update: number of COVID-19 cases rises to 1,638
Overnight, the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi grew by 183 with 8 additional deaths related to the virus. The latest update brings the state’s total to 1,638…
Mississippi Weather Outlook for Sunday, April 5th
Here’s a look at your statewide forecast: To the north, partly sunny with a slight chance of showers. Highs in the mid to upper 70’s. Mostly cloudy tonight with lows…
COVID-19 Update: 97 new cases and 6 additional deaths
Today, the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is reporting 97 new cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi. Six new deaths have also been confirmed, in Coahoma, Harrison, Lauderdale, Pearl River,…
D.C. Delegation urges SBA to include more MS businesses in ‘Paycheck Protection Program’
Courtesy of Senator Roger Wicker's Office The entire Mississippi congressional delegation, which includes U.S. Senators Roger Wicker, R-Miss., and Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., and U.S. Representatives Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., Steven Palazzo,…
Warning from IRS about COVID-19 and stimulus scams
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued a warning about Coronavirus-related scams and schemes tied to economic impact payments. The IRS is urging taxpayers to watch out for a surge of calls…
Mississippi Weather Outlook for Saturday, April 4th
Here’s a look at your statewide forecast: To the north, partly sunny with a slight chance of showers and afternoon thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70’s. Mostly cloudy tonight with…
Statewide ‘shelter-in-place’ order takes effect
The 'shelter-in-place order' issued by Governor Tate Reeves has officially taken effect. Ahead of its implementation, Governor Reeves held a press conference this afternoon to answer questions about the order.…
COVID-19 outbreak taking a toll on state’s budget
The COVID-19 outbreak will likely have a lasting impact on Mississippi’s economy. Around this time during a normal year, the Mississippi Legislature is beginning to wrap things up at the…
