The new total now stands at 3,624 , with 264 new positive coronavirus cases added from yesterday. 129 people have now died that tested positive for COVID-19. 7 new deaths from yesterday. Issaquena County is the only county in Mississippi … Continued
Two mobile COVID-19 testing sites will be up and running this weekend. The Mississippi State Department of Health and the University of Mississippi Medical Center are operating sites in Holmes and Wilkinson Counties today, and this Saturday, sites will be … Continued
We, as Mississippians, are defined by our resolve to sustain the tough battles. What we are living through at this time in our lives is most definitely a battle. The time is now. We must place trust in our leaders … Continued
If you’ve lost your job due to the COVID-19 outbreak and need help with your mortgage, a new program may be able to assist you. The Mississippi Home Corporation has reopened the Hardest Hit Fund (HHF), which can provide short-term … Continued
During a recent briefing, Mississippi Emergency Management Agency executive director Greg Michel hinted at the possibility of using Itawamba Community College’s Fulton campus as a medical shelter if needed. “We did answer the call from the state of Mississippi,” ICC … Continued
During today’s press briefing, Governor Tate Reeves and MDHS Executive Director Bob Anderson announced a new plan aimed at assisting essential workers in Mississippi during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Mississippi Department of Human Services will partner with the Department of … Continued
(This UMMC transport vehicle has been specially outfitted for transferring COVID-19-positive patients to the Medical Center.) The University of Mississippi Medical Center is moving into a new stage of COVID-19 response: conducting clinical research and trials on how to treat … Continued
Mississippi Superintendent of Education Dr. Carey Wright joined Tuesday’s episode of The Gallo Show to talk about how the Mississippi Department of Education is reacting to yesterday’s announcement that all public schools will be closed down for the remainder of … Continued
In addition to the COVID-19 pandemic, Easter Sunday’s storms were devastating for much of Mississippi. So, what do Mississippians do? We love and help one another through it all. The post A glimpse into the heart of Mississippi appeared first … Continued
Image courtesy of the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency At least a dozen tornados touched down in Mississippi on Easter Sunday – the strongest of which has been rated as an EF-4 storm by the National Weather Service. Preliminary paths for … Continued