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182 new COVID-19 cases confirmed with 8 additional deaths
13 May 2020

182 new COVID-19 cases confirmed with 8 additional deaths

by mindy_patton@icloud.com | posted in: Mississippi News | 0

Less than 200 new cases of COVID-19 were confirmed by the Mississippi State Department of Health this morning.  With 182 new cases, the state’s total number of COVID-19 cases now rests at 10,090. 8 additional deaths were reported this morning, … Continued

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13 May 2020

Gunn: “two-track system” will be used to help small businesses

by mindy_patton@icloud.com | posted in: Mississippi News | 0

On Wednesday, Speaker of the House Philip Gunn joined The Gallo Show to talk about the “two-track system” that the Mississippi Legislature has decided to utilize in order to disburse federal funding to small businesses of Mississippi. “We have identified … Continued

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13 May 2020

$10.3 million “Farmers to Families Food Box” contract to Hattiesburg-based company

by mindy_patton@icloud.com | posted in: Mississippi News | 0

U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith praised the award of a $10.3 million contract to the Hattiesburg-based Merchants Foodservice to package surplus foodstuffs for use by food banks, community and faith-based organizations, and other non-profits groups serving those in need. Hyde-Smith, who … Continued

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MPACT open enrollment period extended to July 15
13 May 2020

MPACT open enrollment period extended to July 15

by mindy_patton@icloud.com | posted in: Mississippi News | 0

Families have 2 more months to enroll children in a pre-paid college savings plan. State Treasurer David McRae has extended the open enrollment period for the Mississippi Prepaid Affordable College Tuition Plan (MPACT) to July 15, 2020. This College Savings … Continued

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Jackson native Mo Williams named Alabama State head coach
12 May 2020

Jackson native Mo Williams named Alabama State head coach

by mindy_patton@icloud.com | posted in: Mississippi News | 0

PHOTO COURTESY OF paul trafecanty OF CSUN ATHLETICS Jackson native and former NBA All-Star Mo Williams has recently been named the head coach at Alabama State University. The Murrah High School legend announced that he will be the Hornets’ new … Continued

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Mississippi Congressmen request further guidance on PPP
12 May 2020

Mississippi Congressmen request further guidance on PPP

by mindy_patton@icloud.com | posted in: Mississippi News | 0

Mississippi’s four members in the United States House of Representatives do not always tend to agree, however, Congressman Michael Guest thinks that fighting for the state of Mississippi amid COVID-19 has brought him and his fellow representatives together. “On national … Continued

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12 May 2020

Additional social distancing guidelines announced for ‘hotspot’ counties

by mindy_patton@icloud.com | posted in: Mississippi News | 0

Image courtesy of the office of Governor Tate Reeves While Mississippi continues to take steps toward reopening its economy, several counties have emerged as ‘hotspots’ with the virus continuing to spread at a higher rate. In an effort to limit … Continued

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MPS Commissioner Presley is urging Congress to fund broadband
12 May 2020

MPS Commissioner Presley is urging Congress to fund broadband

by mindy_patton@icloud.com | posted in: Mississippi News | 0

Mississippi Public Service (MPS) Commissioner Brandon Presley has been ravenously working to make broadband more accessible across the state of Mississippi as schools are having to turn to virtual platforms due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “We have got a problem, … Continued

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234 new COVID-19 cases confirmed with 22 additional deaths
12 May 2020

234 new COVID-19 cases confirmed with 22 additional deaths

by mindy_patton@icloud.com | posted in: Mississippi News | 0

The Mississippi State Department of Health has confirmed a slight uptick in the state’s total number of COVID-19 cases today. 234 new cases bring Mississippi’s total up to 9,908 and with 22 additional deaths, a total of 457 Mississippians have passed away … Continued

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PSC extends order suspending disconnections of utility services
12 May 2020

PSC extends order suspending disconnections of utility services

by mindy_patton@icloud.com | posted in: Mississippi News | 0

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to cause unrest, the Mississippi Public Service Commission has voted to extend an order suspending disconnections of utility services across the state.  During their most recent meeting, the PSC voted to extend their original order, … Continued

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