Author: Breck Riley

Mississippi's top elected officials are arguing over who has power to spend coronavirus response money. And, the Legislature is returning to the Capitol today to restart its session. The federal government is sending Mississippi more than a billion dollars as part of a massive relief package. Republican... Read More.

The statue of Tadeusz Kościuszko at Red Bud Springs Park in Kosciusko has donned a mask to protect himself (and others) during the Coronavirus pandemic.

The Carthage Police Department needs your help identifying the two individuals in these pictures. These two individuals are connected to stolen vehicle. The vehicle has since been recovered, but is believed to be connected to another separate recent case. Anyone with information that could lead to an... Read More.

Gov. Tate Reeves has rebranded Mississippi's "shelter-in-place" order as a "safer-at-home" executive order. Reeves made the announcement during a press conference Friday afternoon. The updated order goes into effect Monday, April 27 at 8:00 am. The change comes as Reeves and state leaders work towards a gradual... Read More.

Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves says he expects to take steps next week in a gradual reopening of the state’s economy during the coronavirus pandemic. He's not yet saying what those steps will be, but says he's taking advice from public health experts. The governor’s current statewide... Read More.

Individuals residing in Mississippi, who were unable to work because of the COVID-19 public health emergency may apply for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA), the Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES) announced today, April 21, 2020. People who live or work in Mississippi and could not... Read More.

President Donald Trump has approved a disaster declaration for Mississippi for tornadoes and other strong storms that struck the state on Sunday. The storms swept through several states from Texas to Maryland on Sunday and Monday, killing at least 36 people. Mississippi has reported at least... Read More.

Gov. Tate Reeves has extended Mississippi's "shelter-in-place" order through April 27. Reeves made the announcement during a press conference Friday morning. The original order was set to expire Monday, April 20, but Reeves said that date is too early with the way coronavirus is still impacting... Read More.