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Mississippi Covid-19 Update : March 03, 2021

Listed below is the daily COVID-19 update for the state of Mississippi.

MSDH issues COVID advice for older, vulnerable Mississippians

JACKSON — The Mississippi State Department of Health is encouraging older people and others with underlying health conditions to avoid gatherings until they are "fully vaccinated."

Gov. Tate Reeves issues new executive order for COVID-19

JACKSON — Today, Gov. Tate Reeves signed Executive Order 1549. This order will go into effect at 5 p.m. on March 3 and remain in effect until March 31.

700 doses of COVID-19 vaccine available now in Charleston

Dozens of Tallahatchie County residents are scheduled to receive the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine Thursday and Friday in Charleston — the first of 700 available local doses to be administered.

Freezing fog advisory in effect until 9 a.m. Wednesday

The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a Freezing Fog Advisory for Benton, Coahoma, DeSoto, Lafayette, Marshall, Panola, Quitman, Tallahatchie, Tate, Tunica and Yalobusha counties in No

Wicker Targets Chinese Propaganda in American News Outlets
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On Fri, 02/19/2021 - 11:18 AM
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Mississippi Covid-19 Update : February 19, 2021
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On Fri, 02/19/2021 - 09:32 AM
Listed below is the daily COVID-19 update for the state of Mississippi.

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Charleston issues boil water alert
By Special to The Sun-Sentinel, READ MORE > 3,540 Reads
On Thu, 02/18/2021 - 08:33 PM
The city of Charleston has issued a precautionary boil water alert for customers who receive their drinking water from their water supply located in Tallahatchie County.

The boil water alert is being issued in response to system-wide pressure loss due to inclement weather.
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Trazavious Walker has been missing since Feb. 16.

Bolivar County Sheriff Seeks Public's Help in Locating Missing 19-year-old Male
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On Thu, 02/18/2021 - 05:08 PM
The Bolivar County Sheriff’s Department is seeking the public’s help in locating a 19-year-old male who went missing on Tuesday.
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Where endorsements are concerned for college athletes, the devil is in details
By Rick Cleveland - Mississippi Today, READ MORE > 1,003 Reads
On Thu, 02/18/2021 - 05:01 PM
Below is a sports column by Rick Cleveland:

Yes, says former Mississippi State baseball great Jake Mangum, he wishes he had been allowed to earn money from endorsements when he was hitting line drives, stealing bases and was the face of the popular Bulldogs baseball program from 2016-2019.
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Where endorsements are concerned for college athletes, the devil is in details
By Rick Cleveland - Mississippi Today, READ MORE > 925 Reads
On Thu, 02/18/2021 - 05:01 PM
Below is a sports column by Rick Cleveland:

Yes, says former Mississippi State baseball great Jake Mangum, he wishes he had been allowed to earn money from endorsements when he was hitting line drives, stealing bases and was the face of the popular Bulldogs baseball program from 2016-2019.
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Marshall Ramsey: Thanks
By Marshall Ramsey - Mississippi Today, READ MORE > 906 Reads
On Thu, 02/18/2021 - 04:50 PM
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Mississippi Lottery Corporation Announces January Transfer to the State
By Press Release - The Mississippi Lottery Corporation, READ MORE > 996 Reads
On Thu, 02/18/2021 - 04:33 PM
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‘Worst one ever’: Mississippi’s historic winter storm is forecast to end on Thursday
By ADAM GANUCHEAU - Mississippi Today, READ MORE > 1,271 Reads
On Thu, 02/18/2021 - 02:01 PM
Power linemen and water department employees working through cold nights to restore public services to thousands of Mississippians. Road engineers getting six hours of sleep all week working to keep major interstates and highways open. Police working overtime to respond to thousands of weather-related traffic accidents.
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State Auditor Office Releases Study of State Retirement System
By Press Release - Mississippi Office of the State Auditor, READ MORE > 1,059 Reads
On Thu, 02/18/2021 - 12:36 PM
Below is a press release from the Office of the Mississippi State Auditor:

The Public Employees’ Retirement System of Mississippi (PERS) operates well in some areas when compared to pensions in other states but could be improved in other areas according to a report released today by State Auditor Shad White.
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Mississippi Braves Announce 2021 Schedule
By Press Release - MLB, READ MORE > 1,289 Reads
On Thu, 02/18/2021 - 12:33 PM
Below is a press release from The Mississippi Braves:

The Mississippi Braves, in conjunction with Major League Baseball, are pleased to announce the 120-game schedule for the 2021 season and return to baseball.
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Nonprofits help uninsured Mississippians patch together health care services
By Debbie Skipper - Mississippi Center for Investigative Reporting, READ MORE > 1,015 Reads
On Thu, 02/18/2021 - 09:56 AM
Sitting in his home in New Orleans, Andrea Lane watched in alarm as his toes began turning a dark color.

Fearful, he headed to the hospital. “My toes just busted open and started filling with pus,” Lane said.

Doctors amputated eight of his toes.
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Nonprofits help uninsured Mississippians patch together health care services
By Debbie Skipper - Mississippi Center for Investigative Reporting, READ MORE > 851 Reads
On Thu, 02/18/2021 - 09:53 AM
Sitting in his home in New Orleans, Andrea Lane watched in alarm as his toes began turning a dark color.

Fearful, he headed to the hospital. “My toes just busted open and started filling with pus,” Lane said.

Doctors amputated eight of his toes.
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Wicker Introduces Legislation to Fund Veteran Housing Projects
By Press Release - Senator Roger Wicker, READ MORE > 1,059 Reads
On Wed, 02/17/2021 - 05:07 PM
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State Fire Marshal: Fire risk increases with freezing weather
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On Wed, 02/17/2021 - 05:01 PM
Below is a press release from The Mississippi State Fire Marshal’s Office:

The Mississippi State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) is investigating several heating-related fire deaths. At least one involved a chimney that caught fire. Others have involved space heaters.
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Hosemann pushes to overhaul Mississippi business incentives, avoid boondoggles of the past
By Geoff Pender - Mississippi Today, READ MORE > 1,095 Reads
On Wed, 02/17/2021 - 04:58 PM
Lawmakers are trying to revamp incentives to businesses that expand or relocate to Mississippi, to simplify the process, provide more transparency and prevent boondoggles that in the past have left taxpayers holding the bag.
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Hosemann pushes to overhaul Mississippi business incentives, avoid boondoggles of the past
By Geoff Pender - Mississippi Today, READ MORE > 1,015 Reads
On Wed, 02/17/2021 - 04:58 PM
Lawmakers are trying to revamp incentives to businesses that expand or relocate to Mississippi, to simplify the process, provide more transparency and prevent boondoggles that in the past have left taxpayers holding the bag.
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Marshall Ramsey: Groundhog Day
By Marshall Ramsey - Mississippi Today, READ MORE > 945 Reads
On Wed, 02/17/2021 - 04:55 PM
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Marshall Ramsey: Groundhog Day
By Marshall Ramsey - Mississippi Today, READ MORE > 976 Reads
On Wed, 02/17/2021 - 04:55 PM
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Top Republican files bill calling for vote on raising gas tax for designated roads projects
By Bobby Harrison - Mississippi Today, READ MORE > 1,082 Reads
On Wed, 02/17/2021 - 04:53 PM
A sweeping transportation bill filed by one of the most powerful Republican leaders in the Legislature would allow voters to decide whether to temporarily increase Mississippi’s tax on motor fuels to pay for specific improvement projects on highways.
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