The Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES) has announced that Mississippi workers who are not able to work due to COVID-19 will be eligible to file for unemployment benefits. Based on guidance from the U.S. Department of Labor and Governor … Continued
Photo courtesy of SBA Small businesses in Mississippi are now eligible to apply for disaster relief as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. The U.S. Small Business Administration has approved Governor Tate Reeves’ statewide request for an Economic Disaster Declaration. … Continued
The coronavirus outbreak will affect the 2020 election calendar in Mississippi. The Republican runoff election in Mississippi’s 2nd Congressional District between Brian Flowers and Carey Thomas, which was originally scheduled for March 31st, has been postponed. While no new date … Continued
Governor Tate Reeves has signed HB 1647 which authorizes local governmental entities and school districts to grant administrative leave with pay to employees. Click here to read the bill in its entirety. The post Governor signs bill authorizing payment … Continued
The Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service are providing special payment relief to individuals and businesses in response to the COVID-19 Outbreak. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin tweeted the announcement: At @realDonaldTrump’s direction, we are moving Tax Day from April … Continued
Lawmakers in D.C. have already passed two response packages in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic and work is underway on a third. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act of 2020 is a $1 trillion dollar aid … Continued
According to the Mississippi State Health Department website, 602 Mississippians have been tested for COVID-19 and 80 are now positive as of today, March 20th, 2020. This number increased by 30 since yesterday’s 50 confirmed cases. It now reaches across … Continued
Officials are working to ensure that hospitals and other healthcare facilities in Mississippi are prepared to treat coronavirus patients as the virus spreads. The Mississippi State Department of Health is advising that all elective medical procedures and non-essential medical visits must … Continued
The COVID-19 health crisis is impacting services around the state, including Mississippi 8-1-1. As per state law, is certain cases, you are required to “call before you dig”, but the coronavirus pandemic is straining resources. The following is an important … Continued
Health officials have confirmed Mississippi’s first coronavirus-related death. According to the State Department of the health, the Hancock County man was between the ages of 60-65 and suffered from “chronic underlying conditions”. He died in a Louisiana hospital. “I am … Continued