Calhoun and Prentiss County report first cases of COVID-19, state total at 377
The Mississippi Department of Health reported one case of coronavirus in Calhoun County and Prentiss County each.
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North Mississippi Health Services accepting masks, medical supplies donations
NMHS President David Wilson said people have already responded to the request for donated supplies and equipment.
Parks and non-essential businesses to remain open in Starkville
In a special called meeting, the Starkville Board of Aldermen decided to continue with Friday's resolution to limit the number of people in retail stores.
PACCAR shutting down until April 6, cites low customer demand and weaker global economy outlook
PACCAR's financial results for the first quarter and the remainder of 2020 will be impacted by lower production schedules.
Trump weighs scaling back social distancing guidelines
At a virtual town hall hosted by Fox News on Tuesday, Trump said he'd reassess after the current 15-day period of social distancing.
West Point city leaders limit gatherings to 10 people
Anyone caught violating these rules could face up to $1,000 in fines or 90 days in jail.
Gov. Tate Reeves to sign executive order banning gatherings of 10+ people
The executive order will ban gatherings of 10 or more people, including church services, weddings and funerals.
MSDH reports 71 new of COVID-19 in Mississippi
The health department said it is seeing a jump in cases with more testing taking place across the state in the health department and private labs.
A local restaurant helps citizens stock up on food and other supplies
The staff is helping people stock up on food and other supplies they may not be able to find in the grocery store.
Calhoun City curfew to start Tuesday amid coronavirus concerns
The curfew will be in effect starting at 8 p.m. and it'll last until 5 a.m.
EMT workers go the extra mile to contain the spread of coronavirus
On a typical day for OCH Regional Medical Center, EMT services get 20 calls per day.
Executive orders raise legal concerns as non-essential businesses forced to close
The phones at City Hall were busy as residents, business owners and workers wanted to know if they were impacted by the Mayor's Executive Orders.
Local business making face masks for those in need
CML Southern Designz in Columbus, is now making face masks for anyone in need, especially for health care workers.
Community coming together to make face masks for OCH
Marett, who helped create The Facebook page "Starkville SEW strong", said the page became an immediate hit.
Town of Vardaman sets curfew
The curfew will be from 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. starting Monday for all non-essential travel and gatherings.
Mississippi announces support for workers impacted by COVID-19
MDES has encouraged online filing. A claim can be filed on the MDES website 24/7.
Mississippi Department of Education releases list of learning-at-home resources
The resources are available online at www.mdek12.org/LearningAtHome.
One case of COVID-19 confirmed on Columbus Air Force Base
CAFB officials said the patient was not tested at Koritz Clinic. The test was done at an off-base provider.
Macon leaders limit groups in hopes of keeping COVID-19 out of community
Beginning Monday evening, retail businesses, clubs, organizations, places of worship or other gatherings will be limited to ten people.
City of Bruce implements curfew
Bruce Mayor Rudy Pope said Bruce Square has also closed to group gatherings.
Lamar County courthouse and all annex buildings closed until further notice
So far, one case of COVID-19 has been found in Lamar County.
MSDH reports 249 cases in state
MSDH officials said the agency is seeing a jump in cases with more testing taking place across the state by the health department and private labs.
Oktibbeha County reports two cases of COVID-19, state total at 207
MSDH said it is seeing a jump in cases with more testing taking place across the state by the health department and private labs.