Mississippi lawmakers hear testimony about medical … JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Mississippi legislators held a public meeting on Monday to discuss legalizing medical marijuana. Two prominent Mississippi physicians urged lawmakers Monday to put “guardrails” in place if medical marijuana is legalized in the state, warning that officials should be careful about making a product available that has not been thoroughly tested by […]
WATCH: Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves announces restrictions … Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves announced more restrictions to slow the spread of COVID-19, including mask requirements for several counties in the News Channel 3 viewing area. For social gatherings where social distancing is not possible, crowds will be limited to a group of no more than 10 in a single space indoors. For outdoor social […]
WATCH: Gov. Tate Reeves holds briefing on COVID-19 … Click here if you cannot view the livestream JACKSON, Miss. — Gov. Tate Reeves will hold a briefing on COVID-19 in Mississippi. Mississippi reported 497 new cases on Friday, September 18, bringing the total to 92,432.
WATCH: Gov. Tate Reeves holds briefing on COVID-19 … Click here if you cannot view the livestream JACKSON, Miss. — Gov. Tate Reeves will hold a briefing on COVID-19 in Mississippi. Mississippi reported 517 new cases on Thursday, bringing the total to 88,322.
Mississippi Senate votes to approve new state flag JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Six months after Mississippi legislators retired the last state flag in the U.S. with the Confederate battle emblem, they are finishing the process of adopting a new flag with a magnolia and the phrase “In God We Trust.” Voters approved the new flag in November after a commission recommended the design. […]
Tunica County leads Mississippi with lowest rate … TUNICA COUNTY, Miss. — As most of the Mid-South is under tight COVID-19 restrictions, one Mississippi county has been able to maintain safe practices even without mandates from the state. As an area that depends on business and tourism — it’s home to several casinos — Tunica County wouldn’t jump to mind as an area […]
Mississippi leaders react after President Trump tests … JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Mississippi leaders offered their prayers and support to President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump after they tested positive for the coronavirus. The president tested positive just a few days after Gov. Tate Reeves (R-Miss.) attended a White House briefing. LATEST STORIES:
Analysis: Mississippi grappling with tax-and-spend … Mississippi legislators are moving into the final weeks of their three-month session, and they still need to make significant decisions about taxes and spending for the year that begins July 1.
Mississippi governor expands mask mandate to most … JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves says he is expanding his mask mandate to most of Mississippi’s 82 counties. The Republican governor said 78 counties are now under mandate. The news comes as Mississippi has hit a new record high for coronavirus deaths reported in a single day. The Department of Health reported […]
Gov. Reeves gives Mississippi coronavirus updates Gov. Tate Reeves is set to provide updates Monday afternoon about Mississippi’s coronavirus response.
WATCH: Gov. Tate Reeves gives Mississippi COVID-19 … Click here if you cannot view the livestream MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Gov. Tate Reeves will give an update on COVID-19 in Mississippi. Mississippi is currently reporting 69,986 cases of coronavirus. The state reported 612 new cases Thursday.