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Mississippi Governor's 'Safer at Home' Order Enters Final Week

Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves' “safer at home” order to slow the spread of the new coronavirus is entering its final week.

Gunfire killed Qeenyanna Davis, 5, on April 15. Photo courtesy Lukeltha Davis

• May 18, 2020

Ward 3 Councilman Kenneth Stokes (pictured) led the effort for the City of Jackson to …

• May 18, 2020

City, Businesses Offer $12,500 Reward for Arrest, Conviction of Jackson Child’s Killer

Ward 3 Councilman Kenneth Stokes led the effort for the City of Jackson to offer a $2,500 award for the arrest and conviction of those who killed 5-year-old Qeenyanna Davis …

Mississippi saw 136 official new coronavirus cases and seven deaths as of 6 p.m. on …

• May 18, 2020

Press Sues MSDH for Nursing Home Names As COVID-19 Cases Top 11,000

Mississippi saw 136 official new coronavirus cases and seven deaths as of 6 p.m. on Sunday, May 17, bringing the total number of statewide cases to 11,432 and deaths to …

Photo courtesy Taylor Hart

• May 18, 2020

Taylor Hart

Taylor Hart, development director and event coordinator with the Salvation Army of Jackson, bears a passion for missions. Hart has heart.

Mississippi passes two milestones this weekend in COVID-19 tracking; over 11,000 cases and over 500 …

• May 17, 2020

May 17: Average COVID-19 Cases Down Overall, But Week Ends With High Numbers

The day after Gov. Tate Reeves announced a path for reopening tattoo parlors, Mississippi hit milestones of more than 11,000 cases of COVID-19 and passed 500 deaths.

Today, Governor Tate Reeves announced that John Rounsaville will lead the Mississippi Development Authority as …

• May 15, 2020

Governor Reeves Announces Interim Director for Mississippi Development Authority

Today, Governor Tate Reeves announced that John Rounsaville will lead the Mississippi Development Authority as Interim Director to continue growing our state's economy and win business for Mississippi.

Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba is slowly re-opening the Capital City following months of lockdown due …

• May 15, 2020

Mayor Lumumba Eases Restrictions on Businesses; Urges Continued Vigilance

Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba is slowly re-opening the Capital City following months of lockdown due to COVID-19, while acknowledging that data does not yet reflect that Jackson or the State …

Today, Governor Tate Reeves announced the next step for Mississippi to continue safely reopening the …

• May 15, 2020

Governor Tate Reeves Amends Safer At Home Order to Safely Reopen Tattoo Parlors

Today, Governor Tate Reeves announced the next step for Mississippi to continue safely reopening the state's economy and getting people back to work while flattening the curve of COVID-19.

Photo courtesy MSDH

• May 15, 2020

COVID-19 cases and deaths continue a steady rise, as a new pediatric condition related to …

• May 15, 2020

COVID-19 Cases Crest Above 10,000 in State, Rare Complications in Children Found

Mississippi reached a grim new milestone in the spread of COVID-19 across the state on Thursday, as the Mississippi State Department of Health announced the total count of detections has …

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• May 15, 2020