Governor Tate Reeves has signed an executive order closing Mississippi’s public schools until April 17th.

Reeves said, “Now is the time for us to understand the seriousness of COVID-19.   Closing the schools provides a four week period to evaluate further effects of this particular virus.  I will tell you, this is not a decision that I take lightly. ” 

Hear the Governor’s briefing below.

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