Photo courtesy of Mississippi Department of Corrections The Mississippi Department of Corrections has announced additional actions taken to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the state’s prison system. The department has announced that masks have been provided to all inmates … Continued
This past Thursday, the House of Representatives passed an additional coronavirus-relief package valued at $484 million, as well as the implementation of a coronavirus oversight panel. Congressmen from Mississippi have released the following statements. Michael Guest, 3rd District: “This legislation … Continued
Last Wednesday, Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba signed an executive order temporarily suspending the open carry of firearms within the city of Jackson. It’s up in the air whether the mayor used the ongoing coronavirus pandemic or the city’s high … Continued
Every Friday and Saturday night, you can rest assured my television will be tuned into Live PD. The television series on A&E follows law enforcement agencies throughout the country, giving viewers an inside look at what the law enforcement officers … Continued
By agreement of Lieutenant Governor Delbert Hosemann and Speaker of the House Philip Gunn, the Mississippi Legislature will reconvene the 2020 Legislative Session on Monday, May 18th. The Legislature recessed its 125-day Session temporarily on March 18, following the Governor’s … Continued
As experts continue to learn more about COVID-19, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has added new symptoms to its website. The initial three symptoms – including fever, cough & shortness of breath – remain, but the list has … Continued
183 new cases were added to the state’s total from yesterday brining it to 6,094 according to the state health department. 229 people have passed away who tested positive for COVID-19. 2 new deaths were reported yesterday. The post Mississippi’s … Continued
As the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers prepares to complete an environmental impact study for the Yazoo Pump Project, you have an opportunity to voice your opinion. Senator Roger Wicker released the following information on the process and says that public … Continued
This morning at 8 a.m., the newly issued ‘safer-at-home’ order will take the place of the expiring ‘shelter-in-place’ order in Mississippi. The order, which eases restrictions on certain businesses, was announced by Governor Tate Reeves on Friday. Despite the step … Continued
The total number of new coronavirus cases rose by nearly 200 overnight. Sunday morning, the Mississippi State Department of Health confirmed 193 new cases of COVID-19 with 6 people passing away due to the virus. The new cases bring the … Continued