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Jackson, MS – The Mississippi State Department of Health updated coronavirus statistics for Mississippi. As of 6 PM on March 22, 2020, there were 42 new positive cases of COVID-10 in Mississippi. That brings total positive cases to 249. The state’s death toll remains at one death. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) […]
The Mississippi Department of Health’s daily report shows a continuing increase of positive coronavirus cases. This morning, the report lists a total of 207 cases statewide, an increase of 67 from yesterday’s report. The Mississippi death toll remains at 1. Northeast MS counties showing an increase as of yesterday’s count include Chickasaw, Lee, Marshall, Pontotoc […]
A crowd gathered at the Tupelo Furniture Market on Coley Road two days after that city issued an executive order discouraging crowds because of the coronavirus crisis. According to signs posted within ten feet of the Coley Road pavement, a company called Dalton Christian Auctions was holding an auction of “drug seized” items. The signs […]
Tupelo- Medplus Urgent Care Clinic of Tupelo has announced that it has had a positive coronavirus test on Thursday. The clinic, which has been offering drive-up testing, has tested 370 people. More than 300 tests are awaiting results. Jenny Barnes, a nurse practitioner with Medplus, has said that the woman that tested positive is doing […]
Tupelo MS – With respect to the coronavirus pandemic, the City of Tupelo has ordered “social distancing” restrictions on when and how restaurants in Northeast Mississippi’s largest city may operate. For the short term the city’s proclamation says restaurants may be occupied by no more than 50% of their licensed occupation or not more than […]
Tupelo- Lee County Sheriff Jim Johnson released a statement on Wednesday saying “With more and more of our restaurants limiting their dining room access, it is becoming harder for our truck driving friends to find places to eat. We will be glad to pick something up for you.” Since most drive-thrus do not accommodate 18 […]
The Mississippi Department Education held a meeting on Thursday March 19, to discuss school closures due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Chairman Jason Dean said that the meeting was held via teleconference so board members could practice social distancing. Governor Tate Reeves held a livestream at the same time. The board voted to suspend the meeting […]
New Albany MS – Stokes Supermarket, the longest continually operating grocery retailer in Union County issued the following statement Wednesday, March 18, 2020: TO OUR VALUED CUSTOMERS We know that many of you are frustrated and worried about the current situation regarding Coronavirus. The panic buying by consumers here and across the country […]
With schools closed in response to the coronavirus threat across our country, there are many families whose children may not be receiving enough nutritious meals. In Northeast Mississippi, many individuals and organizations are stepping up to the plate to help their friends and neighbors. Earlier this week, NEMiss.news was notified by Ms Joy Kimmons, of […]
Northeast MS – New Albany physician H. F. Mason will appear on WTVA, Channel 9, Tupelo. at 6:30 p.m. this evening, Wednesday, March 18. Dr. Mason, who is Chief Medical Officer at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County, will be talking about the coronavirus and sensible measures to mitigate the spread of the disease. He will discuss […]
New Albany, MS Baptist Memorial Hospital has updated visitor guidelines in response to coronavirus disease 2019. Effective immediately: To protect patients and employees and help prevent the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County has updated its visitor guidelines. These new guidelines will start immediately and will limit: • Visitors with respiratory […]
Since mid February, NEMiss.news has been urging readers to prepare for the COVID-19 threat, and to make a plan to prepare to isolate themselves from the general public. This is the only way to slow down the spread of the COVID-19 virus, and slowing the speed of spread (mitigation) is the only way to keep […]
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