While it appears that the Mississippi Legislature may halt the 2020 session as the coronavirus outbreak continues, they passed an important bill before the extended recess. Both the House and Senate have passed similar bills that will ensure all local … Continued
The number of coronavirus cases in Mississippi quickly rose overnight. Nine new cases of the virus have brought the state’s total to 21. The new cases are spread out across Leflore, Jackson, Harrison and Hinds Counties and the virus is … Continued
Monday afternoon, Governor Tate Reeves signed two executive orders responding to the Covid-19 outbreak. You can view his announcement below. The executive orders will: Activate the Mississippi National Guard to support mobile testing units, which Reeves said, they are working … Continued
Last week, Mississippi casinos wondered what March would look like without the NCAA Tournament, but now, all of the state’s casinos will close their doors as the coronavirus pandemic threatens public safety. Earlier today, President Trump presented new guidelines that … Continued
More cases of COVID-19 continue to be identified across Mississippi. As of Monday, March 16, 2020, 289 individuals have been tested by the Mississippi State Department of Health Laboratory. 12 cases are positive. The following is a breakdown by the … Continued
As the Coronavirus outbreak continues, Mississippi Blood Services has been forced to cancel numerous blood drives resulting in a blood shortage. The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency and Mississippi State Department of Health encourage those that are able to donate make … Continued
Schools and classrooms across the state are empty this Monday morning as the coronavirus outbreak continues. During his state of emergency declaration on Saturday, Governor Tate Reeves asked Mississippi schools to extend their Spring Breaks through at least March 20th. … Continued
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is offering designated states and territories low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to small businesses suffering substantial economic injury as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Upon a request received from a state’s … Continued
The following message from Acting President, Thomas Hudson, is in response to a student being confirmed with COVID-19. Dear JSU faculty, staff, and students, The university has been made aware that a Jackson State University student has tested positive for … Continued
As the state deals with the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), the Mississippi Public Service Commission has voted to temporarily suspend disconnections of certain utility services. In a special meeting, the PSC voted to temporarily suspend disconnections of water, sewer, electricity … Continued