The initial flow of federal funding has made its way to Mississippi following the March passage of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith announced that healthcare providers in Mississippi are receiving an initial … Continued
As Mississippi’s small businesses navigate hardships related to the COVID-19 pandemic, Mississippi State University personnel are providing guidance as owners seek funds from the U.S. government’s $2 trillion stimulus package. The MSU Small Business Development Center, housed in MSU’s College of Business, regularly provides no-cost counseling to business owners within … Continued
The Mississippi Republican Party’s state convention, originally scheduled for May 15 and 16, has been postponed. As part of an ongoing response to COVID-19, Governor Tate Reeves has issued an executive order granting political parties flexibility in conducting their state … Continued
Information courtesy of MDES For many claimants in Mississippi and the administering agency, Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES): it is a day of celebration! Today Mississippians eligible under the Unemployment Insurance (UI) program will begin seeing the $600 stimulus funding deposited on either their … Continued
Governor Tate Reeves has signed two new executive orders to protect healthcare professionals from transmission and liability as they aid in Mississippi’s response to the COVID-19 outbreak. “We are so blessed to have our nation’s best and brightest in our … Continued
Governor Tate Reeves announced his new executive orders to suspend in-person gatherings of business shareholder meetings and selection requirements of political parties in an effort to reduce transmission and slow the spread of COVID-19. “We will continue to take proactive … Continued
Dr. Demitiri Yanez, from Bay St. Louis, has started prescribing his patients that test positive for the coronavirus anti-malaria drugs. Yes, that’s right, a drug that treat a disease you get from mosquitos. He started this just days after President … Continued
An acting director has been named at the Mississippi Fair Commission following the arrest of former Director Steve Hutton. Michael Lasseter was announced as the Acting Director by Chairman of the MFC Andy Gipson. In the role, Lasseter will oversee … Continued
Governor Tate Reeves has announced that a special election will be held on November 3, 2020, to fill the vacancy in House District 87. The seat was previously held by Representative William Andrews of Purvis who resigned effective March 31st. … Continued
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many college students had to vacate campuses before the end of the semester. Mississippi’s three major universities have provided the following information regarding refunds being made available to eligible students. Mississippi State University MSU will provide … Continued