Mississippi State News

Stephen McCraney named new MEMA Executive Director

MEMA is responsible for handling disasters on the state level in Mississippi and the new executive director has been appointed. MEMA announced this week that Stephen McCraney will take over the helm of the state agency. McCraney started his new…

MSDH reports 2,186 new COVID-19 cases and 38 new deaths

The Mississippi State Department of Health has reported 2,186 new COVID-19 cases and 38 new deaths, including one new death within South Mississippi. The statewide total stands at 272,662 confirmed cases and 5,983 deaths. Here’s a look at the cases…

Mississippi Lottery announces end-date for five scratch-off games

JACKSON, MISS--Today, the Mississippi Lottery Corporation (MLC) announced the official end-date for five scratch-off games. Friday, February 26, 2021, will be the last day to purchase or sell the games. Players have until Thursday, May 27, 2021, to redeem valid prizes for the…

Stephen McCraney Appointed New MEMA Executive Director

PEARL, Miss. (MEMA) – Governor Tate Reeves appoints Stephen McCraney as the new Executive Director of the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency. McCraney started his new duties as executive director following the governor’s announcement on January 28, 2021. “Stephen McCraney has done…

Biden administration to boost vaccine supply next week

By JONATHAN DREW Associated Press The Biden administration is giving states an approximately 17% boost in vaccines next week following complaints around the U.S. of shortages so severe that some vaccination sites had to cancel tens of thousands of appointments…

Governor Reeves holds State of the State Address

Governor Tate Reeves says the state is “unconquerable” after a year dominated by the coronavirus pandemic and other disasters. He made the assessment during his State of the State speech this afternoon. Reeves renewed his call for…

Health Dept: Weekly vaccine allocation remains consistent

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Mississippi is expecting to receive around 37,000 doses of coronavirus vaccine this week from the federal government. Department of Health spokesperson Liz Sharlot said that's the same allocation the state has received for the last several weeks. Sharlot…