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…
Governor requests ‘Presidential Major Disaster Declaration’
Governor Tate Reeves has sent a letter to President Trump requesting a ‘Presidential Major Disaster Declaration’. According to the Governor’s office, the request is a procedural step to acquire necessary…
Guaranteed Powerball jackpot starting amount and increases to be eliminated
The COVID-19 pandemic is impacting the lottery. Powerball Product Group/Mississippi Lottery Corporation are announcing additional Powerball changes. The Powerball Product Group of the Multi-State Lottery Association (MUSL), of which the…
U.S. Army Corps to reopen Bonnet Carré Spillway
Photo courtesy of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers The Bonnet Carré Spillway will open once again. Due to recent heavy rainfall, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced that the…
