Dr. Charles Robertson, assistant professor of anesthesiology, has built ventilators to use at the Medical Center in case of a shortage during the COVID-19 pandemic. Photo courtesy of UMMC U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith is encouraging the U.S. Food and Drug Administration … Continued
259 new cases were reported yesterday bringing the states coronavirus total up to 5,153, according to the health department website. In all, 201 people have died who tested positive for the virus, 8 new deaths were reported yesterday. There are … Continued
Mississippi drivers will receive credits totaling $60,815,207 from auto insurers after a number of companies have filed requests with the Mississippi Insurance Department (MID). “I am happy to approve these premium reductions so that Mississippians receive discounted rates,” said Insurance … Continued
Mississippi’s statewide ‘shelter-in-place’ order is currently set to expire on Monday (April 27th), and during his daily press briefing, Governor Tate Reeves said that a decision on whether to extend the order is coming soon. The Governor explained that as … Continued
The Mississippi Department of Health is reporting 178 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the state’s total number of cases, since March 11, to 4,894. Ten new deaths are being reported today bringing the number of people who have lost their … Continued
On Wednesday morning, Pascagoula mayor Dr. Steve Demetropoulos made an appearance on The Gallo Show to provide an update on the approach he is taking amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Demetropoulos, who stepped into the political arena for the first time … Continued
Attorney General Lynn Fitch has announced she is preparing to file a lawsuit against China to hold the Communist nation accountable for the malicious and dangerous acts that caused death, health injuries, and serious economic loss from the COVID-19 crisis. … Continued
The Food and Drug Administration has approved the first at-home test for Coronavirus. The test kit includes everything needed to collect a nasal swab sample, like a specific Q-tip-style cotton swab, but the FDA says this swab should not be … Continued
26-year-old Ronnie Madison escaped from Holmes-Humphreys Correctional Facility on Monday. He was being held on charges of armed robbery, aggravated assault and burglary. Madison is considered to be armed and dangerous. If you know or see Madison or know of … Continued
U.S. Attorneys Mike Hurst and Chad Lamar have joined the Department of Justice and communities nationwide in observing National Crime Victims’ Rights Week. This year’s observance takes place April 19-25 and features the theme, “Seek Justice| Ensure Victims’ Rights | … Continued