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DIY: Cloth Face MaskThis do-it-yourself will show you how to make your own cloth face mask.
DIY: Three-Ingredient Disposable Face MaskThis do-it-yourself will show you how to make a disposable (single use) face mask out of a few items that you likely already have around the house.
Lumumba: More COVID-19 Tests, Hazard Pay, Hotels for Infected ResidentsThe City of Jackson is purchasing 6,000 additional COVID-19 tests for use on first responders and local jail inmates, providing hazard pay to first responders and partnering with a local hotel to offer shelter to people who are infected.
Black Mississippians Suffered 72% of COVID-19 Deaths; Many Tests Don’t Track RaceMore than half of all Mississippians currently diagnosed with COVID-19 and nearly three-fourths of the virus’ current casualties are African American, the Mississippi State Department of Health revealed today.
City of Jackson and Visit Jackson Call For Citywide First Responder Appreciation DayOn Friday, April 10, 2020, Jackson residents and business owners are called to post a sign in their window thanking our Jackson Police officers, firefighters, EMTs, and healthcare workers who have been serving on the frontlines during this COVID-19 public ...
UMMC Builds Ventilators for COVID-19 Pandemic ResponseDr. Charles Robertson, an assistant professor of anesthesiology at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, has built about 170 ventilators of his own design to use in the event of a shortage, doubling the Medical Center’s supply.
MSDH Reports 177 New COVID-19 Cases, 8 Deaths, Pediatric InfoMississippi saw 177 new official cases of COVID-19 as of yesterday evening, a number close to the peak infections for a single day.
Hand Sanitizer Distribution Locations Wednesday, April 8, at 10 a.m.Please see the locations listed in this article for the next Hand Sanitizer Distribution event scheduled for Wednesday, April 8, at 10 a.m. while supplies last. There will be drive through concept for each location.
COVID-19 Affects Black Mississippians Disproportionately; MDOC Workers Test PositiveTwo employees of the Mississippi Department of Corrections have tested positive for COVID-19, and a prisoner is awaiting the results of a test for the novel coronavirus, Gov. Tate Reeves said at a press event April 6.
City Parks and Facilities Closed; City Events Postponed Through MayDue the COVID-19 pandemic, the Department of Parks and Recreation has postponed all events scheduled to take place April 11th thru May 23rd.
MSDH: Masks Now Recommended for Personal, Public ProtectionGiven the rising number of cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi, the Mississippi State Department of Health now recommends that healthcare workers wear a face covering (either manufactured or appropriate cloth mask) throughout the workday.
April 6: State Shares More Testing Data, Reports 100 New COVID-19 Cases, 8 DeathsCases of the novel coronavirus in Mississippi are now at 1,738 as the first full week of shelter-at-home begins statewide, with the Mississippi State Department of Health announcing a steady increase of 100 new cases since yesterday.
Penney AinsworthPenney Ainsworth, president and chief executive officer of Boys & Girls Club of Central Mississippi, has been with the organization for more than 24 years and has held her current position for seven years.
MBK Provides ACA Support for Persons Seeking Health Insurance Options Due to Massive LayoffsThe My Brother’s Keeper, Inc. National Extension Project is encouraging Mississippians to consider the Special Enrollment period to secure alternative insurance options to remain covered.
UMMC Calls on Community to Help Protect Health Care HeroesThe University of Mississippi Medical Center is calling on the community to help protect its employees after the Mississippi Department of Health directed all health care professionals in the state to wear a mask while at work.
Mobile COVID-19 Testing Scheduled Wednesday at Traceway Park in ClintonOne-day mobile collections for COVID-19 testing specimens are continuing statewide this week, including drive-through testing Wednesday at Traceway Park in Clinton.
SCV: Gov. Tate Reeves Proclaimed ‘Confederate Heritage Month’ on April 3As coronavirus spiked across the state, the Mississippi Sons of Confederate Veterans posted an April 3 state proclamation proclaiming that this month is “Confederate Heritage Month.” Gov. Tate Reeves apparently signed the proclamation two days after he did an about-face ...
April 5 Update: COVID-19 Cases up 183 to 1,638 StatewideThe Mississippi State Department of Health recorded 183 new cases of COVID-19 between 6 p.m. on Friday and 6 p.m. on Saturday, the single largest one-day total. In that same time, eight more people have died from the virus.
Tippah and Jackson Counties are Upcoming Sites for One-Day Drive-Through Covid-19 TestingJACKSON, Miss. – One-day mobile collections for COVID-19 testing specimens are continuing this weekend and into early next week, with the University of Mississippi Medical Center, Mississippi State Department of Health, Mississippi Emergency Management Agency and Mississippi National Guard leading ...
Millsaps College Employee Tests Positive for COVID-19A Millsaps College employee has tested positive for novel coronavirus, also known as COVID-19. That individual received the positive test on April 3, 2020 and is in self-isolation under medical supervision.
Small Business Owners Have Loan, Grant Options, Even If None PerfectEmergency loans from the SBA and a new "Payroll Protection Program" loan created by the CARES Act of 2020 give small business owners some options for keeping the doors open and staff on payroll. For some small businesses, it may ...
April 4 Update: COVID-19 Deaths in Mississippi Rise to 35, Could Reach 1,000Confirmed coronavirus cases rose to 1,455 today, with the Mississippi State Department of Health adding 97 more infected people to its official tally. It also added six more deaths since yesterday, bringing the total to 35, with the state health ...
COVID-19 Curve Still Rising in Mississippi With 181 New Cases, 3 DeathsMississippi saw its biggest increase in novel coronavirus cases in a single 24-hour period today with 181 new cases and 3 deaths for a total. The Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting 1,358 Mississippians diagnosed with COVID-19 as of ...
Lt. Gov. Hosemann Letter to Churches on COVID-19 Shelter-in-PlaceLt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann released a letter asking Mississippi churches to ring their church bells at 6 p.m. every day beginning Monday, April 6, through the end of the statewide shelter-in-place in recognition of healthcare workers and those who are ...
Mississippi Attorney General's Office on Price GougingThe Mississippi Attorney General's Office has received more than 200 calls related to price gouging on necessities, like hand sanitizer, disinfecting wipes, toilet paper, and water.
Mayor Lumumba: Jackson Police Will Enforce Strong Stay-at-Home OrderJackson Mayor Chokwe A. Lumumba stood before reporters in front of City Hall to both get tough with violators of his first executive order and to announce a detailed lockdown of the capital city, except for businesses and operations deemed ...
New Enhanced Unemployment Insurance Benefits Can Help You and Your FamilyMississippians are being asked to stay home as much as possible and to avoid groups greater than 10. These needed actions are causing severe economic hardships. The CARES Act is another phase in the Federal government's attempt to assist struggling ...
Gov. Tate Reeves Reschedules Special Election for House District 88Today, Governor Tate Reeves announced that the special election for House District 88 is rescheduled for June 23, 2020 to slow the spread of COVID-19.
Eric DampierEric Dampier was a force in the middle of the Bulldogs’ defense as he helped protect the rim with his 3.1 blocks per game. His defense helped MSU win the SEC West title and upset the University of Kentucky in ...
Governor’s Shelter-in-Place Order Will Close All Boating, Most Recreation at Barnett ReservoirUnder a statewide shelter-in-place order issued by Gov. Tate Reeves on Wednesday, most recreational opportunities at Barnett Reservoir will be closed from 5 p.m. on Friday until further notice.