Coronavirus Scams and Myths
Here are some tips and facts to keep you from becoming a victim of a fraud or spreading false information about Coronavirus (COVID-19):
The government is NOT making any phone calls that request your... Read More.
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Shelter In Place: What You Need to Know
The Mississippi Shelter-In-Place order takes affect at 5 p.m. on Friday, April 3, 2020, and will remain in place until Monday, April 20, 2020, at 8 a.m.
This order does not mean that you should... Read More.
Mississippi Governor Announces Shelter in Place Order
JACKSON, MS - Governor Tate Reeves announced a state-wide shelter in place order, valid beginning Friday. Mr. Reeves said that he concluded to the executive order is nessesary after discussions with health experts. He... Read More.
Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation projections for the Region
The Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) is an independent global health research center at the University of Washington. Today, it released state by state projections for the COVID-19 Crisis.
According to the Institute,... Read More.
Federal Social Distancing Guidelines Extended
At a Sunday press conference held at the White House Rose Garden, President Donald J. Trump extended the Federal social distancing guidelines until April 30, 2020. In a transcript of the speech, Mr. Trump... Read More.
COVID-19 Death in Desoto County
The Mississippi Department of Health reported the first COVID-19 related death in Desoto County over the weekend. As of Sunday, MSDH listed 77 cases in Desoto County, the highest number of any county in... Read More.
DeSoto Chambers: SBA Loans Available to Local Businesses
The Hernando, Horn Lake, Olive Branch, and Southaven Chambers of Commerce are helping inform businesses of resources available during the COVID-19 crisis. Southaven Chamber Executive Director Carmen Kyle explains, "Congress has approved $350 billion... Read More.
Southaven Mayor’s “Stay Away” order
Southaven Mayor Darren Musselwhite wrote this letter that we retrieved from the City of Southaven's website: "Throughout this crisis, I’ve informed my citizens that, along with my team of advisers, department heads, and Board... Read More.
Mississippi Unemployment Benefits
Mississippi workers unable to work due to COVID-19 are now eligible to file for unemployment benefits. The Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES) announced existing unemployment compensation requirements have been adjusted, allowing more people... Read More.
COVID-19 Death in Tunica, County MS
TUNICA, MS - Tunica County officials announced what will become the first COVID-19 related death in Northwest Mississippi on Thursday. The woman was between the age of 75-80 and a patient of a long-term... Read More.
Community Foundation of NW MS Responds to CoronaVirus
In response to the coronavirus health crisis, the Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi is seeking donations to feed the youth in each of its eleven counties served. Since hosting a Hunger Summit in 2017,... Read More.