Two more deaths were reported in Pearl River County on Thursday, part of eight statewide that brings the total to 209. There were 281 more cases reported on Thursday; the state now stands at 5,434 statewide. In South Mississippi, there…
The Community Foundation for Mississippi, working with Mississippi Commission for Volunteer Service, established the Mississippi Community Disaster Relief and Recovery Fund as an initiative to create a state-wide pooled fund to respond to disasters in Mississippi, including COVID-19. To…
Today, Mississippi General Attorney Lynn Fitch announced that she is preparing to file a lawsuit against China as a response to the COVID-19 outbreak, citing malicious and dangerous acts that caused death, health injuries, and serious economic loss. The case…
BY EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS, Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves said Tuesday that the state economy will reopen gradually after health officials and others say it's safe to do so during the coronavirus pandemic. He cautioned…
(WXXV) — The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is reporting 204 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 4,716. MSDH is also confirming 14 new deaths as a result of the novel coronavirus. The death toll in…
(WXXV) — The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is reporting 238 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 4,512. MSDH is also confirming 10 new deaths as a result of the novel coronavirus. The death toll in…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) —The following temporary Memorial Physician Clinic Drive-Up COVID-19 Screening and Testing sites will be open in various parts of Harrison County this week: D’Iberville Civic Center Tuesday, April 21, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. 10395 Auto Mall…
There is a light at the end of the tunnel for Mississippians, according to Governor Tate Reeves in a press conference this morning. However, Governor Reeves says we are still in the eye of the storm and has decided to…
Less than a week after it was put into place, the statewide burn ban has been lifted. News 25’s Kristen Anzuini has more and tells us how individual counties are keeping residents safe.
(WXXV) — The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is reporting 169 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 3,793. MSDH is also confirming 11 new deaths as a result of the novel coronavirus. The death toll in…
Governor Tate Reeves announced Friday that he is extending the statewide shelter-in-place by seven days, while providing some ability for “non-essential” businesses to safely make sales. Reeves' new executive order extends the expiration date of his previous order to Monday,…
The Mississippi Lottery Corporation on Friday made the March transfer of $9,942,264 in net proceeds to the Lottery Proceeds Fund in the state treasury. This brings the total amount deposited to the state to more than $37.5 million since launch…
(WXXV) — The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is reporting 161 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 2,942. MSDH is also confirming 2 new deaths as a result of the novel coronavirus. The death toll in…
MISSISSIPPI (WXXV) — There are 11 confirmed deaths and multiple injuries throughout the state due the severe weather that hit Mississippi on Sunday, according to emergency management officials. Counties Reporting Fatalities: Carroll – 1 Fatality Jefferson Davis – 4 fatalities…
Today Mississippians eligible under the Unemployment Insurance (UI) program will begin seeing the $600 stimulus funding deposited on either their debit cards or into their bank accounts, announced today by the Mississippi Department of Employment Security, April 10, 2020. This…
The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is reporting 209 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 2,469 MSDH also reported 6 new deaths on April 9 as a result of coronavirus, bringing the death toll 82. In…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — Police need your help locating Jose Angel Montes Jr., who was last seen April 7. Police say he is a 20 year-old male, 5'8" tall and has black hair. He is possibly driving a 2005 Toyota…
Governor Tate Reeves designates April as Confederate History Month amid the COVID-19 outbreak. News 25’s Victoria Bailey speaks with Coast residents about the proclamation and has details. Biloxi Branch NAACP President James Crowell said, “If we’re going to be united…
(WXXV) — The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is reporting 88 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 2,003. MSDH is also confirming 8 new deaths as a result of the novel coronavirus. The death toll in…
Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves held another briefing from the state capitol Tuesday afternoon. In his briefing, he announced that the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency launched a new website to help Mississippi businesses. The Mississippi Business Emergency Operations Center is to…
(WXXV) — The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is reporting 177 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 1,915. MSDH is also confirming 8 new deaths as a result of the novel coronavirus. The death toll in…
By Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A Mississippi inmate who was serving a 15-year sentence has died after becoming ill months ago and being hospitalized periodically since December. The state Department of Corrections said Monday that 40-year-old Mary Jewell…
JACKSON — Today, Governor Tate Reeves announced his request for a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration from the federal government has been approved. The declaration makes available additional federal assets and resources to aid Mississippi's COVID-19 response. Governor Reeves sent a letter to President…
GREENWOOD, Miss. (AP) — A Mississippi man who has given speeches about the need to reduce violence is now accused of beating another man to death with a baseball bat. Greenwood police say 45-year-old Stacy Regular is charged with capital…