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COAHOMA COUNTY, Miss. – – Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves is increasing restrictions as COVID-19 cases continue to rise across the state. The governor is now placing 13 more counties under a mask mandate. “It’s bad. It’s bad everywhere and certainly bad here in the great state of Mississippi,” Gov. Reeves said, “This is a dangerous […]

DESOTO COUNTY, Miss. — Mississippi continues to struggle with COVID-19 outbreaks, but the state government has resisted a statewide mask mandate, while encouraging residents to mask up. While many follow the advice, many others don’t, and it continues to be the source of a contentious debate in the Magnolia State. Entering Thanksgiving week, Mississippi has […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – – As COVID-19 continues to spread, Mid-South leaders are asking everyone to spend Thanksgiving with fewer people.  “If you can avoid a gathering you should consider doing that,” Dr. Lisa Piercey with the Tennessee Department of Health said, “If you can minimize the number of people, particularly those outside the household you should […]

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves has announced he is expanding his mask mandate to cover half of Mississippi’s 82 counties. Reeves had previously placed under the mandate 22 counties with the highest number of new cases of coronavirus. The news comes after the dean of the University of Mississippi Medical Center’s School […]

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – In an exclusive interview with 12 News, Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves discussed the impacts of the coronavirus in the state. Currently, 22 counties are under additional COVID-19 restrictions, including Hinds, Madison and Rankin counties. The additional restrictions include a mask mandate. On Thursday, Gov. Reeves said he believes a statewide mask […]

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves gave an update on the COVID-19 situation in the state and his family on Thursday, November 12. The governor said his youngest daughter, Maddie Reeves, is recovering well. She tested positive for the virus this week. Gov. Reeves said his two eldest daughters have been in self-imposed […]

Click here if you cannot view the livestream JACKSON, Miss. — Gov. Tate Reeves held a press briefing Thursday afternoon to address to rise in coronavirus cases in Mississippi as well as the effect the virus as had on his own family. The briefing comes after Tuesday’s announcement that the governor’s youngest daughter tested positive […]

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV/AP) – Governor Tate Reeves (R-Miss.) announced on social media that his youngest daughter tested positive for the coronavirus. Maddie Reeves attends a private elementary school in Jackson. The governor shared the following message: I want to share a prayer request. My youngest daughter just tested positive for COVID-19. She feels OK, but […]

SOUTHAVEN, Miss. — After a landslide win, Mississippi will soon become the 35th state to establish a medical marijuana program. The vote means the Mississippi constitution will be amended to allow qualified patients to use medical marijuana. Supporters of the initiative say this win shows that Mississippi is ready to take a holistic approach to […]

Polls open Tuesday at 7 a.m. in Tennessee and Mississippi, 7:30 a.m. in Arkansas. (Some Tennessee counties open polls later. See a list here.) Here’s a look at what you’ll find on your ballot. U.S. SENATE There are three U.S. Senate seats on Tuesday’s ballot in the Mid-South. TENNESSEE Republican Bill Hagerty, Democrat Marquita Bradshaw […]

DESOTO COUNTY, Miss. — Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves preaching patience and caution despite ups and downs in the battle with COVID-19. About a month ago, Reeves re-opened the state but he reinstated some restrictions Monday in light of new cases. COVID cases and rates are up across Mississippi, yet hospitalizations remain stable, but state leadership […]