Reeves and Tindell launch safety initiative related to law enforcement presence and personnel
Governor Tate Reeves and Department of Public Safety Commissioner Sean Tindell announced a new initiative aimed at upholding public safety in our state’s…
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Governor Tate Reeves Announces Timeline to Draw Down National Guard Troops to End COVID Mission
JACKSON, Miss. — After months of planning with Dr. Dobbs, General Boyles, Director McCraney and other key leaders of the Governor’s COVID-19 Task Force, the timeline for withdrawal of National Guard troops has been finalized. The State of Mississippi will be ceasing…
Two Coast educators among nine nominations governor makes to education boards
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves on Tuesday announced nine nominations, including two from Harrison County, to three boards that govern public education from kindergarten through college. The nominees must be confirmed by the state Senate. Reeves made…
Mississippi lawmakers: Revive initiatives, marijuana program
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Some Mississippi lawmakers say they want Gov. Tate Reeves to call them back to the Capitol for a special session to revive the state’s initiative process. Others want a chance to quickly revive discussion of a medical…
Governor Reeves announces GOMESA Project on Coast
GAUTIER, MS —Today, Governor Tate Reeves announced a $2.67 million project for Gautier Vancleave Sewer Improvements. This project is funded through the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act (GOMESA). "This is a much-needed project for the City of Gautier and…
Governor Reeves discusses the COVID-19 anniversary in Mississippi
In Gulfport earlier this afternoon, Governor Tate Reeves reflected on Mississippi’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, a year to the day after the first case was reported in the state. The governor says it’s been a long…
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…
Gov. Reeves hoping to get more COVID-19 vaccine doses for Mississippi soon
JACKSON, Miss. (WCBI) – Governor Tate Reeves says the state of Mississippi passed a major milestone over the weekend. As of today, more than 100,000 Mississippians have been vaccinated. Almost 10,000 Mississippians have received both doses of vaccine. However, right now there are more people who are interested in being vaccinated than there are available […]
Governor Reeves receives COVID-19 vaccine
Today Governor Reeves received his COVID-19 vaccination. The Republican governor got the shot on a video streamed to Facebook live. He said he wanted to take the vaccine publicly to demonstrate his ‘confidence in its safety and efficacy.’ Forty-six-year-old Reeves…
Vaccine now available in Mississippi to 65 and older, those with pre-existing conditions
We are in week four of vaccinations, and the state of Mississippi has doubled its total number of distributions from last week.
Governor Tate Reeves makes statement on COVID-19 Vaccine
JACKSON — Today, Governor Tate Reeves made a statement in regards to the COVID-19 vaccine plan. "Vaccines are rolling out across the US. That’s great news. The bad news: it’s not going nearly fast enough (at least here). I said that on Monday,…
Governor Reeves blames CDC for vaccination hold up in Mississippi
Vaccinations are here but they’re being distributed a little slower than expected. That’s what Governor Tate Reeves said this afternoon as he updates the state on where we stand with COVID-19. Governor Reeves believes the reason why…
Governor Tate Reeves announces additional COVID-19 Measures
JACKSON — Today, Governor Tate Reeves announced additional COVID-19 measures in an effort to keep Mississippians safe during this holiday season. The Executive Orders that are in place are set to expire on Friday, January 15th, 2021. The following counties have…
Governor Tate Reeves Announces Additional COVID-19 Measures
JACKSON — Today, Governor Tate Reeves announced additional COVID-19 measures in an effort to keep Mississippians safe. The Executive Orders that are in place are set to expire on Friday, December 11th. In an attempt to slow the spread of COVID-19…
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves proposes phasing out state income tax
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves says the state should phase out its individual income tax to attract new residents. Reeves on Monday released his proposed state budget for the year that…
Governor Reeves proposes to eliminate state income tax
Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves says he’s releasing information about his state budget proposals for the year that begins July 1st. He says his ideas include the possible elimination of the state income tax. Legislators often ignore budget…
Mississippi governor to propose erasing state income tax
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves says he's releasing information about his state budget proposals for the year that begins July 1. He says his ideas include the possible elimination of the…
Governor Reeves holds COVID-19 briefing
Governor Tate Reeves took the time today to update the state on its stance with COVID-19. Reeves held a Facebook live briefing today rather than in his usual press room because he and his family are currently…
Governor Tate Reeves tours Hurricane Zeta damage in Bay St. Louis
Governor Tate Reeves visited Hancock County this afternoon to tour the damage Hurricane Zeta left on the Coast. Reeves held a press conference outside a Bay St. Louis home that was knocked off its stilts last night…
Governor Reeves requests disaster declaration ahead of Zeta
This morning, Governor Tate Reeves requested a pre-landfall disaster declaration in anticipation of Zeta. This would authorize FEMA to provide emergency protective measures including direct federal assistance for 13 Mississippi counties including our six southern counties to…
Governor Tate Reeves discusses meeting about COVID vaccine
Following the report of the coronavirus case numbers being released, Governor Tate Reeves briefed Mississippians on the state of a vaccine. This week, Governor Tate Reeves spoke with Vice President Mike Pence along with others of the Trump Administration about…
Governor Reeves gives update on COVID-19
Governor Tate Reeves held a press briefing this afternoon to give an update on the current situation with COVID-19 in Mississippi. Reeves applauded Mississippians for their commitment to doing the little things to help prevent the transmission of COVID, including…
Governor Reeves thankful Mississippi braved Sally
Governor Tate Reeves today thankful that Mississippi has braved Hurricane Sally, mentioning the storm was highly unpredictable. Just Sunday afternoon, Sally was predicted to hit Port Sulphur, Louisiana which would have put Mississippi to the east of the storm. South…
Governor Reeves press conference ahead of Hurricane Sally
This morning, Governor Reeves held a press conference to brief Mississippians on Hurricane Sally’s threat as it approaches our Coast. Forecasters expect potential rainfall of up to about 20 inches on the coastline of Jackson and Harrison counties. Meanwhile, a…
