Severe weather for much of Mississippi with strong likelihood of tornadoes, damaging wind and hail on Easter
Easter Sunday could see an extreme weather event in Mississippi this year, according to most meteorological models. You need to
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Mississippi under state wide burn ban due to respiratory issues related to COVID19
Governor Tate Reeves signed a statewide burn ban on Thursday, according to a release from the MFC. From MFC; –
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Increased MS unemployment will start hitting MS as soon as tomorrow according to Governor
Mississippi is looking at an 8,000% increase in unemployment claims over the last few weeks, but good news is on
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NMHS announces furloughs, salary reductions for healthcare workers
North Mississippi Health Services of Tupelo has announced furloughs and salary reductions due to financial strains caused by COVID-19. CEO
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When It Starts Getting Into Your Local Hospital, It Becomes Real
Lauren Weber April 8, 2020 The folding chairs outside the windows appeared late last month, after the maintenance staff at
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The Executive Director of the Mississippi Fair Commission arrested for promoting prostituion
The Director of the Mississippi Fair Commission was arrested on Wednesday for promoting prostituion. According to the Mississippi Bureau of
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SNAP applications triple as Mississippi paid out $72.5 million in benefits last month
SNAP applications in Mississippi tripled as the amount of benefits paid increased to $72.5 million in March. From MDHS: As
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Mississippi Sheriff’s Deputy seriously injured after being ran over by suspects in stolen car
A Marshall County, Mississippi sheriffs deputy is seriously injured after being ran over by suspects fleeing in a stolen car,
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Attorney General, police warn of scam where people come to your house to get you to try on a face mask
The Mississippi Attorney General and the Jackson Police warn of a door to door scam involving trying on a mask
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Overwhelmed Hospitals Face a New Crisis: Staffing Firms Are Cutting Their Doctors’ Hours and Pay
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Are you self employed or a business owner impacted by COVID19? Here are ways you can get paid for lost income
If you are a small busines owner, an independent contractor or self employed there are numerous new ways that you
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Quarantine or jail time: MSDH issuing quarantine orders to those supsected of being infected
The Mississippi Department of Health is issuing quarantine orders to those identified as a household or close contact to a
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Mississippi’s record-breaking unemployment claims spike 1700% in two weeks of COVID-19
Mississippi’s record-breaking unemployment claims spike 1700% in two weeks of COVID-19 by Anna Wolfe, Mississippi TodayApril 2, 2020 More Mississippians
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Mississippi has nation’s highest COVID-19 hospitalization rate
Mississippi has nation’s highest COVID-19 hospitalization rate by Erica Hensley, Mississippi TodayApril 1, 2020 Mississippi currently has the highest COVID-19
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Officer involved shooting leaves teenage suspect who stole car and hit multiple vehicles dead
An officer involved shooting has left one suspect dead in Lowndes County. The suspect has been identified as 19 year
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22 Nursing Homes in Mississippi now reporting COVID19 outbreaks
According to the most recent data from the MSDH, there are at least 27 Long Term Care facilities in the
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Governor Reeves officially announces a Shelter in Place order for entire state
Mississippi has officially announced a shelter in place order for all citizens, according to Governor Tate Reeves. “This order will
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Mississippi goes over 1000 confirmed cases and 22 deaths, 7 nursing homes under investigation
The state of Mississippi Department of Health released the latest confirmed cases of COVID19 on Wednesday and the numbers went
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Mississippi Weather Network severe weather outlook for Tuesday
The Mississippi Weather Network put together a Severe Weather Outlook for Tuesday in parts of Mississippi. Check them out here
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Physicians Fear For Their Families As They Battle Coronavirus With Too Little Armor
Laura Ungar March 27, 2020 Dr. Jessica Kiss’ twin girls cry most mornings when she goes to work. They’re 9,
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