The new total for positive coronavirus cases is 320 with 1,872 Mississippians tested. That’s an average of 17% of cases coming back positive. 57 of Mississippi’s 82 counties now have the virus with Hinds County having the most cases at … Continued
In consultation with Governor Tate Reeves and our legislative leadership, The Mississippi Department of Revenue is providing relief to individual and business taxpayers due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The deadline to file and pay the 2019 individual income tax … Continued
Mississippi is among the nation’s leaders in terms of participation in the 2020 Census. With a participation rate of 22%, Mississippi is several percentage points ahead of the national average of 19.2% (as of Monday afternoon). “We are so encouraged,” … Continued
During the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, remember to take care of your mental health as well as your physical health while practicing social distancing and self-quarantine. The Mississippi Department of Mental Health offers some helpful tips to make the COVID-19 coronavirus … Continued
During a Facebook Live Q&A Session, Governor Tate Reeves stated that there are no current plans to enact a statewide shutdown. While certain states like New York, California, Washington, Louisiana and others have issued “stay-at-home orders”, Governor Reeves said that … Continued
Public schools in Mississippi are closed through at least April 17th, but the Mississippi Department of Education wants to make sure that students continue to learn. In an effort to keep students engaged during this ongoing situation, the MDE has … Continued
As the coronavirus outbreak continues to cause a toilet paper shortage across the country, the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality is reminding you not to flush disinfecting wipes, paper towels, or similar products in toilets. The MDEQ says that these … Continued
(Story by Ruth Cummins, UMMC) The University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) is leading an effort to address the state’s community COVID-19 outbreak by offering triage for symptoms via a new smartphone telehealth app and collection of testing samples at … Continued
A new survey conducted by the National Federation of Independent Business outlines the impact that the coronavirus outbreak has had on small businesses across the country. With 700 responses, the NFIB says that the survey offers “a stark contrast from … Continued
The new total number for coronavirus cases has reached 249 positive cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi. There is still only one reported death and it was a 60-65 year old male with underlying health conditions. According to the state health … Continued