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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 […]

Mississippi reported 1,348 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, a number that Gov. Tate Reeves acknowledged was “bad.” The state’s total number of cases rose to 74,555. State health officer Dr. Thomas Dobbs called it “unwelcome news,” but said that totals could vary each day and Wednesdays often had higher numbers than other days. Reeves […]

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves says new cases of the coronavirus are declining in more than 80% of the state’s 82 counties. The Republican governor said Thursday that the decrease is a result of residents’ commitment to wearing masks and social distancing. He urged Mississippians not to become complacent and to continue […]

The Trump Administration is sending 150 million rapid point-of-care tests to all 50 states for free.

DESOTO COUNTY, Miss. — It has been less than two weeks since Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves lifted his state-wide mask mandate, and some health officials are already seeing concerning trends. At this time, Mississippi will not go back to a statewide mandate but health officials are concerned that people across the state are not wearing […]

Gov. Tate Reeves is pleading with Mississippi residents to wear masks to slow the spread of COVID-19.

JACKSON, Miss. — Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves held his COVID-19 press conference on Wednesday to announce his new comprehensive Safe Recovery order as a one-stop resource for Mississippians as the curve continues to flatten on new COVID-19 cases.  Reeves is extending some statewide COVID-19 measures, but that does not include the statewide mask mandate. The […]

Click here if you cannot view the livestream JACKSON, Miss. — Gov. Tate Reeves will hold a briefing on Mississippi’s efforts in the COVID-19 pandemic. Mississippi is currently reporting 40,829 coronavirus cases. The state reported 1,032 new cases Friday.

Click here if you cannot view the livestream JACKSON, Miss. — Gov. Tate Reeves is issuing limits on college and university stadium capacities and game day events to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 at sporting events. Under Executive Order No. 1519, seating is limited to no more than 25% of seating capacity while maintaining six […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — DeSoto County Schools officials say students will now begin attending classes on August 17. Gov. Tate Reeves recommended Mississippi school districts delay the start of the academic year on August 4. The State Board of Education voted to waive up to 10 school days during the 2020-2021 school year for school districts […]

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 […]