Gov. Tate Reeves issues limits on college stadiums, … 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 […]
WATCH: Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves provides update … 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 […]
Gov. Tate Reeves extends Safe Return order, places … JACKSON, Miss. — Friday, Gov. Tate Reeves extended the Safe Return order and issued limitations on K-12 extracurricular activities for Mississippi. Reeves has extended the Safe Return order to Monday, August 31, at 8 AM. Reeves is also placing an attendance cap on all K-12 extracurricular activities. Events will not be allowed to have more […]
Governor: Virus cases down in 80% of Mississippi … 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 […]
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.
Mississippi sees jump in virus cases after improving … JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi has reported one of its highest single-day increases in coronavirus-related deaths. The announcement comes soon after Gov. Tate Reeves said he thinks the state is beginning to turn a corner in the coronavirus pandemic. The Mississippi State Department of Health reported 1,081 new confirmed cases and 45 deaths on Wednesday, […]
Mississippi governor: ‘College football is essential’ JACKSON, MISS. (AP) — Republican Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves says college football is “essential,” even during the coronavirus pandemic. Reeves’ remarks Tuesday echoed those of President Donald Trump and his Republican counterpart in Florida, Gov. Ron DeSantis. They came the same day that two of college football’s five power conferences announced that teams won’t play […]
Gov. Reeves gives Mississippi coronavirus updates Gov. Tate Reeves is set to provide updates Monday afternoon about Mississippi’s coronavirus response.
DeSoto County Schools start date pushed back to August … 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 […]
US can get coronavirus levels ‘way down’ by Election … “We can be way down in November … if we do things correctly , and if we start right now,” Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, told CNN’s “New Day.”
Oxford, Mississippi schools delay start date over … MEMPHIS, Tenn. — School leaders in Oxford, Mississippi said they will delay the start date for students until Aug. 24, with teachers returning Aug. 17. The Oxford School District board of trustees approved the delay in a 3-2 vote Wednesday. “We have wrestled with this decision for several days as numerous parents have requested a […]
