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  • March 20: 30 New COVID19 Coronavirus Cases in Mississippi, One Death

    March 20: 30 New COVID19 Coronavirus Cases in Mississippi, One Death

    Adams, Franklin, Pike Counties Have Their First Cases.

    If you are feeling overwhelmed with stress, fear and anxiety about the uncertainty surrounding this public health emergency, there is a special Keeping Calm through COVID Hotline you can call. This connects you to trained, compassionate counselors who can offer support and who can direct you to mental health and substance abuse counseling services.

    Call 1-866-310-7977 24/7

    Trained counselors available 24/7. All calls are confidential.

    Click here for the latest COVID19 coronavirus news in Mississippi.

    Click here for the latest COVID19 coronavirus news in Louisiana.

  • 80 cases of coronavirus identified by Miss. Dept. of Health; 1 death

    80 cases of coronavirus identified by Miss. Dept. of Health; 1 death

    JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – The number of presumed positive coronavirus cases in Mississippi is now at 80.

    As of Thursday, 602 people in Mississippi have been tested. On March 19, the first in-state death from the virus was reported of a man from Hancock County.

    Thirty new cases were identified Friday, March 20. They include: Adams, Coahoma, DeSoto, Franklin, Hancock, Harrison, Hinds, Holmes, Humphreys, Jackson, Lafayette, Lawrence, Lee, Leflore, Mardison, Marshall, Monroe, Pike, Rankin, Tippah and Webster counties.

    Sixteen new cases were identified Thursday morning, with Harris and Pearl River counties each seeing three new cases. DeSoto, Forrest, Holmes, Jackson, Jones, Smith, Walthall, Wilkinson, Winston and Yazoo counties each saw one new confirmed case of the virus.

    Thirteen new cases were reported Wednesday morning, with Madison County seeing their first case. Bolivar County now has two cases, Perry County has one case and DeSoto County now has one.

    Coahoma County is now at two cases, Hancock County has one case, Harrison County now has three, and Pearl River County has two new cases, leaving them with four total.

    Nine new cases were reported Tuesday morning, with four in Hinds County, three in Leflore County, one in Jackson County and one in Harrison County.

    The first case was reported Wednesday night by an adult man in Forrest County.

    Another is a woman over 65 who recently traveled to North Carolina. That woman is in the hospital.

    A third case is an adult man in Forrest County who recently traveled to Florida. He’s been self-isolating at home.

    The fourth case is in Leflore County. That is in a woman who is isolating at home.

    The fifth case is a woman over 65 in Copiah County. She is currently hospitalized.

    The sixth is another woman over 65 in Pearl River County, who is also hospitalized.

    The next two cases were in Hinds and Copiah counties.

    Monday morning, two more cases were reported in Monroe and Pearl River counties.

    Mississippi Department of Health has a hotline open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday for any coronavirus-related questions: 877-978-6453.

  • Important From OEP Office Concordia

    I have received several phone calls, text messages, and facebook messages in regards to the rumor of the National Guard being deployed in the next 48 to 72 hours for a mandatory 14 day quarantine for all Louisiana residents.

     

    That information is not true, it is totally false and is being spread through social media, text messages, and by word of mouth.

     

    I am asking you as the leadership of Concordia Parish to please copy and paste the information below to your information websites, and  to your City, Town, or Village Face Book Pages.

     

    I am also asking that you forward this email to all of your Board of Alderman, Police Chiefs, Fire Chiefs, and your areas media personnel

     

    This is the kind of rhetoric that begins to cause fear and paranoia throughout our community, and it is up to us as the leadership of Concordia Parish to get factual information to the public to dispel false information.

     

    Today I have spoken with every Mayor or Mayor’s Office in Concordia Parish to get a pulse of how things are going with the Governor’s Declaration for Concordia Parish and for each of the Authorities Having Jurisdiction.  I was very encourage by the feedback and comments that I have received from each.  I am assured that each AHJ is being diligent in their efforts to abide by the Emergency Declaration set forth by our Governor.

     

    Concordia Parish seems to be heading in the right direction and taking all the necessary precautions to combat the spread of the COVID-19 Virus.

     

    On behalf of the Concordia Parish Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness I would like to thank you for your efforts in keeping Concordia Parish safe.  The work and the effort that is being put forth by every agency, entity, and leader in this Parish is what makes me proud to be a Concordia Parish resident.

     

    Once again thank you and please don’t hesitate to contact me or my office if you have any questions, concerns, or comments.

     

    Thank You

     

    Timothy Vanier

    OEP Director Concordia Parish

    4001 Carter St, Room 1, Vidalia, LA 71373

    oep@conppj.org

    Office 318-414-1678

    Cell      318-719-2010

  • 16 New COVID-19 Coronavirus Cases In Mississippi

    16 New COVID-19 Coronavirus Cases In Mississippi

    Wilkinson and Walthall Counties Report First Cases

    The Mississippi Department Of Public Health reports 16 new cases of the COVID-19 coronavirus as of March 19, 2020, bringing the total known cases to 50.

    Click or tap here for more news on COVID-19 coronavirus in Mississippi and Louisiana.

  • Mississippi Public Schools Closed Until Mid-April To Slow Virus

    Mississippi Public Schools Closed Until Mid-April To Slow Virus

    JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi public schools will be closed until at least April 17 to curb the spread of the new coronavirus, Gov. Tate Reeves said Thursday.

    He said schools will continue to receive state money and teachers will continue to be paid. He said he wants students to continue learning.

    “This is not a time to take a vacation,” Reeves said in a Facebook live presentation from the Governor’s Mansion.

    Reeves said he will also relax end-of-year testing requirements and school accountability measures. He said the state Board of Education will have “maximum flexibility” to waive rules.

    Mississippi reported 50 confirmed cases of the virus as of Thursday, up from 34 Wednesday. The state Health Department said 602 people had been tested in Mississippi by Thursday.

    The vast majority of people infected with this novel coronavirus get only mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever and cough, and recover in about two weeks. But many will need hospitalization — particularly vulnerable are older adults and those with existing health problems who can develop severe complications, including pneumonia.

    Some communities in Mississippi are temporarily shutting down bars and telling restaurants to close their dining rooms to try to slow the spread of the virus.

    Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba issued an order prohibiting gatherings of 10 or more people.

    “The city of Jackson does not have the luxury of a wait-and-see approach to the coronavirus pandemic,” the order says.

    The University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson working to develop its own coronavirus test amid high demand for test kits nationwide, and it is increasing its telehealth capacity to screen patients remotely.

    The medical center’s head of emergency medicine, Dr. Alan Jones, said it’s “very important” that people not go to an emergency room if they think they have symptoms. Instead, they should first use a telephone or telehealth service to get advice on what to do.

    “We are ramping up all of our contingency planning to prepare for a tidal wave of patients that we know is about to hit us,” Jones said Wednesday.

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  • Natchez Delays Municipal Election Cycle

    Natchez Delays Municipal Election Cycle

    STATEMENT FROM THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
    REGARDING MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS

    NATCHEZ, Mississippi – Mayor Grennell, City Attorney Bob Latham,
    and other local leaders are working with the Governor’s Office, the
    Secretary of State, the Attorney General’s Office and the local
    Election Commission to delay the City’s municipal election cycle,
    which begins with the April 7 primary, followed by the April 28
    runoff, and the June 2 general election.
    Mayor Grennell has spoken with several local candidates who are
    voluntarily suspending their campaigns in response to the
    coronavirus pandemic.
    “At this time of emergency, our local election is not really on the
    radar screen at the state level. This is because of our special charter
    and the fact that we are on a different election cycle from the rest of
    the municipalities. Only a few Mississippi municipalities have local
    elections this spring.”
    The Mayors office will provide updates as soon as more informaitojn
    becomes available.

  • MAYOR GRENNELL TAKES FURTHER STEPS IN RESPONSE TO COVID-19 OUTBREAK

    MAYOR GRENNELL TAKES FURTHER STEPS IN RESPONSE TO COVID-19 OUTBREAK

    MAYOR GRENNELL TAKES FURTHER STEPS
    IN RESPONSE TO COVID-19 OUTBREAK
    NATCHEZ, Mississippi, March 18, 2020 – Natchez Mayor Darryl Grennell took further steps to
    protect residents by responding even more aggressively to the COVID-19 outbreak.
    “My primary concern is the health of the citizens of our community. The economy of every city in
    the United States will be affected by this pandemic. Once this pandemic is over, we will recover
    economically; however, we cannot recover lost lives. My first priority is saving lives here in
    Natchez, Adams County,” says Mayor Grennell.
    “I am deeply, personally grateful to all citizens and businesses who have chosen to limit or close
    their businesses out of an abundance of caution for the safety of their employees, fellow citizens,
    and visitors. I profoundly regret that it is necessary to call for additional limitations, but not
    everyone is understanding the we are in a state of emergency.”
    Again, Mayor Grennell reiterates that we must ALL heed the President’s National Coronavirus
    Guidelines for Americans. Even if you are young or otherwise healthy, you are at risk and your
    activities can increase the risk for others. It is critical that you do your part to slow the spread of the
    coronavirus.
    Pursuant to Mayor Grennell’s order, Natchez Police Chief Walter Armstrong will have his officers
    deliver the following notices to businesses throughout the city.
    Darryl Grennell, Mayor of the City of Natchez, strongly urges all citizens and businesses to
    STRICTLY COMPLY with the President’s National Coronavirus Guidelines for Americans
    and the following local guidelines, effective immediately:
    Bars and nightclubs: Close in-house service immediately. Take-out and delivery of food
    service may continue. If your bar or nightclub is located in the Leisure & Recreation District
    (Go Cup), alcoholic beverages may be served in go cups at the door.
    Restaurants: Close dine-in service immediately; provide take-out and delivery ONLY;
    drive-thru services may remain open.
    Movie theaters, arcades, malls, bowling alleys, gyms and health clubs: Close entirely
    immediately.

  • Wednesday March 18th Interview with Adams County Emergency Management Director Robert Bradford

    Wednesday March 18th Interview with Adams County Emergency Management Director Robert Bradford


  • Natchez National Historical Park Sites Closed as of 3/18/2020

    Natchez National Historical Park Sites Closed as of 3/18/2020

  • Catahoula Parish Implements Curfew

    Catahoula Parish Implements Curfew

    The Curfew is effective at 10:00pm – 6:00am and will be in effect until lifted by mandate of the Catahoula Parish Police Jury. See the Image below for full details.[vc_single_image image=”5101″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” onclick=”img_link_large” img_link_target=”_blank”]