COVID-19 cases & hospitalizations increase in Mississippi
In our region, Pontotoc County saw the highest number of new cases with 28.
Coronavirus Information
MSU requires all employees to wear face masks
MSU will update coronavirus related information on its website and social media.
City of Tupelo requiring face masks in businesses starting Monday
Businesses are encouraged to post signs that let customers know they need to be wearing a mask before entering.
MSDH reports 381 COVID-19 cases, 5 deaths
The numbers were delayed on Thursday because of technical problems.
MSDH reports 489 new COVID-19 cases, 23 deaths
The health department estimated over 15,000 people in the state have recovered from the virus.
Churches adjusting to reopening in the wake of COVID-19
Calvary Baptist Church reopened for the first time in months last week and Pastor Wiggins said early numbers were low.
MSDH reports 353 new COVID-19 cases, 20 deaths
Mississippi has passed over 20,000 confirmed total COVID-19 cases.
MSDH reports 283 new COVID-19 cases, four deaths
The Mississippi Department of Health reported 283 new COVID-19 cases Monday. Those new cases brought the state's total to19,799 cases.
MSDH reports 608 new cases, 13 deaths
The new cases brought the state's total to 19,091 cases.
Small towns depending on sales tax to help keep its economies balanced
As the state continued to re-open, cash registers were ringing up merchandise again, and that meant sales tax collections should begin to climb.
Amory Railroad Festival canceled for 2020
The three-day festival honored the importance of the railroad for the city of Amory.
Mississippi community colleges planning to resume traditional classes
COVID-19 caused classes at the schools to move online in mid-March.
Free masks giveaway planned for Starkville
Non-medical grade, K-95 and washable masks will be available.
MSHD reports 374 COVID-19 cases, 21 deaths
There were 374 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi on Wednesday. Those new cases brought the state's total to 18,483 cases.
Summer camps go virtual to help prevent spread of COVID-19
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, directors decided to meet virtually to keep campers safe and healthy.
WATCH: Gov. Tate Reeves gives daily coronavirus update
Gov. Tate Reeves is giving an update on COVID-19 in Mississippi.
MSDH reports 498 COVID-19 cases, 20 deaths
MSDH estimated about 11,000 people have recovered from the virus in Mississippi.
MSDH reports 209 new COVID-19 cases, 9 deaths
MSDH estimated about 11,000 people have recovered in the state from the virus.
MSDH reports 238 new COVID-19 cases, 12 deaths
A death in Lee and Webster counties was included in those numbers.
Winston County leaders planning mask giveaway
If you need a mask and don't have one, this Friday would be your lucky day.
Gov. Tate Reeves gives guidelines for DMV reopenings
New social distancing guidelines have been put in place at the driver's license stations.
WATCH: Gov. Reeves gives coronavirus update
Gov. Tate Reeves is giving his daily coronavirus update.
MSDH reports 302 new COVID-19 cases, 15 deaths
MSDH announced Tuesday it planned to start releasing the names of long-term care facilities where someone had tested positive.
Columbus city leaders approve COVID-19 resolution
These regulations addressed child care facilities and retail stores.