Warning from IRS about COVID-19 and stimulus scams
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued a warning about Coronavirus-related scams and schemes tied to economic impact payments. The IRS is urging taxpayers to watch out for a surge of calls…
Mississippi Weather Outlook for Saturday, April 4th
Here’s a look at your statewide forecast: To the north, partly sunny with a slight chance of showers and afternoon thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70’s. Mostly cloudy tonight with…
Statewide ‘shelter-in-place’ order takes effect
The 'shelter-in-place order' issued by Governor Tate Reeves has officially taken effect. Ahead of its implementation, Governor Reeves held a press conference this afternoon to answer questions about the order.…
COVID-19 outbreak taking a toll on state’s budget
The COVID-19 outbreak will likely have a lasting impact on Mississippi’s economy. Around this time during a normal year, the Mississippi Legislature is beginning to wrap things up at the…
Governor requests ‘Presidential Major Disaster Declaration’
Governor Tate Reeves has sent a letter to President Trump requesting a ‘Presidential Major Disaster Declaration’. According to the Governor’s office, the request is a procedural step to acquire necessary…
Guaranteed Powerball jackpot starting amount and increases to be eliminated
The COVID-19 pandemic is impacting the lottery. Powerball Product Group/Mississippi Lottery Corporation are announcing additional Powerball changes. The Powerball Product Group of the Multi-State Lottery Association (MUSL), of which the…
U.S. Army Corps to reopen Bonnet Carré Spillway
Photo courtesy of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers The Bonnet Carré Spillway will open once again. Due to recent heavy rainfall, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced that the…
181 New Coronavirus Cases Confirmed in Mississippi; 3 New Deaths
This brings the states total to 1,358 according to the Mississippi State Health Department. 3 new deaths have also been reported bringing the total to 29. The virus has infected all…
Governor Reeves Reschedules House District 88 Special Election
Governor Tate Reeves announced that the special election for House District 88 is rescheduled for June 23, 2020 to slow the spread of COVID-19. Consulting with our state's health officials…
