The Mississippi State Department of Health’s Friday report of 402 new cases of COVID-19 falls just short of tying the state’s largest one-day rise in its total number of cases – 404, which occurred back on May 8th. The state … Continued
It’s been two months since high school sports in Mississippi were officially suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but the Mississippi High School Activities Association took steps Thursday to allow for summer workouts to begin. The MSHAA announced ‘return to … Continued
Arkansas Woman Held Without Bond After Being Charged With Aiding and Abetting the Attempted Murder of a Deputy US Marshal A United States Magistrate Judge has ordered that an Arkansas woman be held without bond following her arrest last Friday … Continued
After signing the bill to allocate $300 million of Mississippi’s CARES Act funding for small business relief, Governor Tate Reeves stated today that he’ll ask lawmakers to use a portion of the state’s remaining $900 million to fund workforce development … Continued
Two legislative appropriations later and Sha Walker has proven that his company, JumpStart Test Prep, has the ability to drastically improve Mississippi’s average ACT score. JumpStart Test Prep, which was founded by both Walker and Dot McClendon, actively strives to … Continued
While the COVID-19 pandemic shut down college campuses in Mississippi for the remainder of the spring semester, the Institutions of Higher Learning is anticipating that students will return to their respective campuses in the fall. This morning, the IHL’s Board … Continued
Mississippi’s total number of COVID-19 cases has surpassed 12,000. The Mississippi State Department of Health reported 255 new cases this morning, bringing the state’s total up to 12,222. The confirmation of 10 additional deaths means that 580 Mississippians have tragically … Continued
On Thursday morning, Mississippi Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS) Executive Director Ray Higgins joined The Gallo Show to talk about the current state of his office amid the coronavirus pandemic. “We are doing well for the circumstances certainly,” Higgins said. … Continued
Governor Tate Reeves has signed SB 2772, which allocates $300 million of Mississippi’s CARES Act funding for small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Governor @tatereeves has signed SB 2772. #msleg — Mississippi Statewatch (@MSStatewatch) May 20, 2020 Passed by … Continued
They are cute and cuddly, but please don’t kiss ’em. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is investigating nearly 100 Salmonella infections across 28 states, including Mississippi, from contact with chickens, ducks, and other poultry in backyard flocks. … Continued