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Nikki McCray-Penson

Mississippi State University hired former Old Dominion women’s basketball coach Nikki McCray-Penson to replace Vic Schaefer as the Bulldogs’ head coach.

Mississippi Nearing 100 Virus Deaths, More Cases Confirmed

Many Mississippi churches held online services Sunday to celebrate Easter and to help people maintain distance from one another to try to slow the spread of the new coronavirus as the state's death toll from COVID-19 approaches 100.

Governor Tate Reeves Declares State of Emergency for Easter Storms

JACKSON — Tonight, Governor Tate Reeves declared a state of emergency to protect the health and safety of Mississippians in response to the severe tornadoes and storms hitting across the state.

April 11 Update: 173 new COVID-19 Cases, 11 Deaths in Mississippi

MDAH today has reported 173 new cases of Coronavirus COVID-19 detected in Mississippi as of 6 p.m. Friday; 11 more deaths have been reported.

OPINION: Abortion is Essential, Especially Now During COVID-19 Crisis

In a disingenuous move, politicians in Mississippi and several other southern states have sought to classify abortion as “non-essential,” attempting to make access difficult if not impossible.

Governor Attempts to Ban Mississippi Abortions, Citing Need to Preserve PPE

Gov. Tate Reeves says he is halting abortions in Mississippi to help free up personal protective equipment for hospitals to use as they deal with an escalating number of COVID-19 cases statewide.

Governor Tate Reeves Issues Executive Orders to Protect Healthcare Professionals

Today, Governor Tate Reeves signed two new executive orders to protect healthcare professionals from transmission and liability as they aid in Mississippi's response to the COVID-19 outbreak.

Gov. Reeves Signs Executive Orders for Virtual Meetings and Burn Ban

Today, Governor Tate Reeves announced his new executive orders to suspend in-person gatherings of business shareholder meetings and selection requirements of political parties in an effort to reduce transmission and slow the spread of COVID-19.

Mississippi Children’s Museum COVID-19 Statewide Resources & Response

To help the children of Mississippi navigate the unknowns of the COVID-19 virus and the stress that ensues, MCM invites all children to submit their questions regarding the virus. The deadline for submissions has been extended to April 13.

Weather Prompts Sunday-Only Halt to COVID-19 Testing at State Fairgrounds

COVID-19 testing at the Mississippi State Fairgrounds in Jackson will be suspended on Sunday, April 12, due to inclement weather expected in the metro area and in honor of the Easter holiday.

FACTCHECK: Tate Reeves Blames ‘Statute’ for ‘Confederate Heritage Month’

Gov. Tate Reeves is conflicting a state statute requiring Confederate Memorial Day in late April to his proclamation that the entire month celebrate the Confederacy.

City Receives A+ Bond Rating; $40 Million Bond for Infrastructure Approved

Even as the nation and world continue to plunge deeper into a possible recession in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Jackson’s long-term bond rating for general obligation bonds has shown improvements, Mayor Chokwe A. Lumumba announced yesterday.

209 New Cases of COVID-19, 6 New Deaths

Cases of the novel coronavirus in Mississippi are now at 2,469, as Gov. Tate Reeves’ statewide shelter-at-home order nears its midpoint.

Visit Jackson to Feed Healthcare Workers

Visit Jackson will feed healthcare workers through meal deliveries from local restaurants this week in a campaign dubbed "Good Food In Gratitude."

16.8M Americans Thrown Out of Work as Economic Toll Rises

A staggering 16.8 million Americans have been thrown onto the unemployment rolls in just three weeks, underscoring the terrifying speed with which the coronavirus outbreak has brought world economies to their knees.

Community Organizations Unite to Serve Meals to Jackson Families During COVID-19 Crisis

Operation Shoestring, Christ United Methodist Church, and United Way of the Capital Area have partnered to fund the JPS Food Distribution plan for scholars and their families, for the next two weeks, during the COVID-19 crisis.

Keep Jackson Beautiful: Watch Where You Toss Used Wipes and Gloves!

Keep Jackson Beautiful issued an urgent call today for all Jackson residents and visitors to properly dispose of cleaning supplies and personal protective equipment, including used sanitizing wipes, masks, and plastic gloves. These belong in the trash, not on the ground.

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