WATCH: Gov. Tate Reeves holds briefing on COVID-19 … JACKSON, Miss. — Gov. Tate Reeves will hold a briefing on COVID-19 in Mississippi.
Mississippi governor on increase in virus cases: … JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – After the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) reported 1,322 new coronavirus cases on Thursday, Governor Tate Reeves released a statement on social media about the increase in cases. Important to remember that COVID-19 is not gone! We’ve seen numbers increase over the past few weeks. Please stay watchful and protect […]
Health officials urge residents in Mississippi to … 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 […]
Judge: Mississippi governor’s partial veto of COVID-19 … JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – On Monday, Hinds County Chancellor Judge Tiffany Grove entered an order in the case of House Speaker Philip Gunn versus Governor Tate Reeves. The judge ruled Reeves’ partial veto of a bill spending federal COVID-19 relief funds was unconstitutional. Accordingly, House Bill 1782 became law in its entirety as passed by […]
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:
Oxford keeps mask requirements indoors, but ease … OXFORD, Miss. — The city of Oxford is still requiring masks inside public places. City leaders made that decision a day after Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves lifted a statewide mask mandate. At the same time, Oxford’s leaders also eased occupancy limits for businesses. Thursday morning, Oxford’s mayor and Board of Aldermen voted unanimously to keep […]
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves extends some statewide … 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 […]
150 million rapid COVID-19 tests to be distributed … The Trump Administration is sending 150 million rapid point-of-care tests to all 50 states for free.
University of Mississippi makes preparations for … OXFORD, Miss. — Saturday morning, the University of Mississippi Rebels will take on the Florida Gators for their first home game. But gameday is going to feel a little different due to COVID-19. University of Mississippi officials say they plan to follow the guidance in Gov. Tate Reeves’ executive order that outlines specific regulations for […]
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.
Mississippi governor gives update after Sally makes … PEARL, Miss. (WJTV) – In a press conference held Wednesday, Governor Tate Reeves credited local and federal agencies for a quick response to Hurricane Sally after the storm impacted the Gulf Coast. “We’ve seen the storm damage in Jackson County that knocked down power lines, trees, brought torrential flooding, and heavy winds, with thousands in […]