Department of health opening free mobile testing sites for one day only
The MSDH and UMMC are opening two free mobile testing sites for one day only. According to MSDH: The Mississippi
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Public Service Commission working to suspend fees for online payments
The Mississippi Public Commission is working to suspend fees charged for online utility payments, according to a Thursday release. From
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Mississippians among volunteers making home-sewn masks for medical workers
Mississippians among volunteers making home-sewn masks for medical workers by Michelle Liu, Mississippi Today March 24, 2020 The first mask
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Mississippi has nation’s 12th highest COVID-19 infection rate
Mississippi has nation’s 12th highest COVID-19 infection rate by Erica Hensley, Mississippi Today March 24, 2020 Based on total confirmed
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Mississippi municipal court clerk convicted on embezzlement charge
The state auditors office announced a former MS municipal court clerk was arrested on embezzlemt charges. From Shad White: Today
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City of Belmont issues shelter in place order, closure of factories encouraged
The City of Belmont has issued a shelter in place order, stopping all non essential travel and closing non essential
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Breaking: Memphis issues order to stay at home, closes non-essential business
The City of Memphis issued a Safer at Home order on Monday, closing all non essential business. From the city:
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Suregeon General has dire warning “this week, it’s going to get bad”
The United States Surgeon General went on national TV on Monday and had a dire warning for Americans. “I want
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Working class in Mississippi face economic uncertainty with large scale layoffs
Working-class Mississippians were already living hand to mouth. Then along came coronavirus by Anna Wolfe, Mississippi Today March 22, 2020
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Over 200 COVID19 cases in Mississippi as number nearly doubles overnight
There are now over 200 coronavirus cases in the state of Mississippi after new cases nearly doubled overnight. Cases of
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Front line respiratory therapist says COVID is worse than you think, even in young patients
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60 new cases of COVID19, 24% are hospitalized, other stats
New stats were released by the MSDH on Saturday and it goes more in depth on the Coronavirus outbreak. According
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Mississippi hospitals preparing for ‘tidal wave’ of new Coronavirus cases
Amid first reported death, Mississippi hospitals brace for COVID-19 ‘tidal wave’ by Erica Hensley, Mississippi Today March 19, 2020 A
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MSDH recommends not attending church, wedding or funerals
The MSDH suggests Mississippi residents should not attend any church services, weddings or funerals in the forseeable future. The state
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Thirty new cases of Coronavirus reported in Mississippi
Thirty new cases of COVID19 have been reported in Mississippi as of Friday morning by the MSDH. This brings the
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BREAKING: FIRST DEATH FROM CORONAVIRUS IN MISSISISPPI
The MSDH reported the first coronavirus related death on Thursday. From MSDH: JACKSON, Miss. – Today the Mississippi State Department
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MS Sheriff’s office worker arrested for stealing cash bond payments
The Mississippi Auditors office arrested a MS Sheriff’s office worker for stealing cash bond payments. From the auditor: JACKSON, Miss.
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Mississippi Public Schools to close until April 17th by executive order
All public schools are set to close in Missisisppi for a month according to a press release from the governor
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13 new cases of coronavirus confirmed in state, including one in DeSoto county
13 new cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in Mississippi, including one in DeSoto county. From MSDH: New cases reported
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‘We really don’t know what’s going on’: Confusion abounds as Capitol leaders mull postponing session due to coronavirus
‘We really don’t know what’s going on’: Confusion abounds as Capitol leaders mull postponing session due to coronavirus by Adam
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