Hollywood Gulf Coast and Boomtown casinos will re-open their doors on Thursday, the company announced. Boomtown will open at 10 a.m., followed by Hollywood at noon. "While the amenities our customers have come to know and love may be somewhat…
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves says that as of June 1, landlords can again start evicting tenants. He suspended evictions several weeks ago because people were losing jobs during the coronavirus…
Governor Tate Reeves announced at his daily briefing today that his ‘safer at home’ order has been extended by two weeks and now allows for the reopening of barbershops, salons, and gyms this coming Monday starting at 8 a.m. Under…
Governor Tate Reeves is once again urging Mississippians to stay home to help fight the spread of the coronavirus following another day of increased deaths in the state. Reeves stressed in his press conference this afternoon that it is not…
Governor Tate Reeves today pleading with Mississippians to take personal responsibility for their health and remain cautious following a record day for COVID-19 deaths in the state. The spike in deaths comes after Reeves began to ease some restrictions under…
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Some Mississippi shopkeepers will start reopening their retail businesses on Monday as Gov. Tate Reeves begins easing restrictions imposed because of the coronavirus pandemic. The governor’s stay-at-home order that has been in place since the evening of April…
JACKSON — Today, Governor Tate Reeves signed a new executive order establishing a statewide Safer at Home order for Mississippi to continue protecting public health while beginning the process to safely reopen the state's economy. In his new executive order, Governor…
This afternoon, Governor Tate Reeves addressed Mississippi, giving an update on the current situation of COVID-19. He began the press briefing by highlighting local businesses from across the state helping in the fight against COVID-19. He was joined by members…
JACKSON — Yesterday, Governor Tate Reeves signed a new executive order implementing school closures for the rest of the academic year to slow the spread of COVID-19. Governor Reeves announced his decision to close schools at a press briefing last week. "One month ago,…
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…
Governor Tate Reeves said last week that he would allow Misssissippi beaches and lakes closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic to reopen. However, local governments are still allowed to use their own discretion when it comes to reopening their public…
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,…
JACKSON — Today, Governor Tate Reeves announced further efforts to support homeowners and first responders who are being stretched thin during the COVID-19 outbreak. Working with the Mississippi Home Corporation (MHC) and Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS), Governor Reeves…
(WXXV) — Governor Tate Reeves announced Tuesday afternoon that schools in Mississippi will remain closed for the remainder of the school year to slow the spread of COVID-19. To ensure that Mississippi students' education continues through the remainder of the…
The Commission on Marine Resources decided Friday to suspend the April 30, 2020, expiration date of commercial licenses and extend the expiration date to May 31, 2020, for commercial licenses. Applicants are still able to obtain commercial licenses by mailing…
At the request and advice of the Mississippi Forestry Commission, Gov. Tate Reeves has signed a proclamation initiating a statewide burn ban, with no exemptions, effective immediately. The burn ban will remain in effect until further notice. “The COVID-19 pandemic…
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…
Today Governor Tate Reeves held another briefing this afternoon, addressing that MEMA launched a new website to help Mississippi businesses. The Mississippi Business Emergency Operations Center is to help Mississippi businesses to prepare for, respond to, and recover from natural…
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Mississippi Republican Gov. Tate Reeves has declared April as Confederate Heritage Month. The first-year governor is following the practice of several of his Democratic and Republican predecessors. The state's only African American congressman, Democratic Rep. Bennie…
Governor Tate Reeves held another press conference this afternoon regarding the public health crisis unfolding across the country. Reeves also touched on the unemployment claims that increased to 3,000 percent in Mississippi. Governor Reeves said Camp Shelby is being outfitted…
(WXXV) — Governor Tate Reeves will brief the media on Mississippi's response to the COVID-19 pandemic from Jackson on Monday afternoon. He is expected to provide a details on surge plans for hospitals becoming overwhelmed by patients experiencing coronavirus symptoms.…
Governor Tate Reeves issued an executive order Wednesday requiring Mississippians to shelter-in-place starting Friday due to the fast-spreading Coronavirus. Mississippi joins at least 37 other states with similar orders, often referred to as stay-at-home, shelter-in-place, or lockdown mandates. Nearly 300…
Governor Tate Reeves is issuing his first stay-at-home order to try to slow the spread of the new Coronavirus. It’s only for one of the 82 counties. Reeves says he’s setting the two week order for Lauderdale County because testing…
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves says he is not ordering businesses to close or people to stay home to try to slow the spread of the coronavirus. That's a contrast to…