WLBT.com Staff

The number of presumed positive coronavirus cases in Mississippi continues to rise.

Governor Tate Reeves issued the new executive order in response to the growing COVID-19 cases across the state.

Numbers continue to rise across the state, with more than 110,000 cases statewide since March.

The secretary of state’s office says more than 91,000 absentee ballots have been requested.

Gov. Reeves’ daily brief on COVID-19 will be held today at 2:30 p.m.

Washington, who had been hospitalized since March, died late Saturday night.

The storm continues to move east away from Mississippi, but the Gulf Coast remains a concern.

The press conference is scheduled for 4:30 p.m.

Tuesday, no new COVID-19 related deaths were reported for the first time in months, despite 249 new cases.

The family also held another event in the Delta to commemorate Till’s death.

Almost 70,000 votes have now been cast on the two remaining flags.

The outages are a result of the impact of Hurricane Laura.

State Health Officer Dr. Thomas Dobbs warns people who have lost their sense of taste or smell to get tested.

State officials are keeping a close eye on Tropical Storms Marco and Laura, with potential effects on Mississippi.

The press conference is scheduled to begin at 10 a..m.

Thursday, Governor Tate Reeves issued social distancing orders for college stadiums and game day events.

The Mississippi State Department of Health reported 1,348 new cases and 36 new deaths on Wednesday.

Carlos Moore has been a trial lawyer for nearly 20 years.

Friday, Reeves extended his social distancing order for an additional two weeks.

Dr. Dobbs said that although severe illness and death in young people is unlikely, it does occur.

This is the first time since 2002 that the legislature voted to override a governor’s veto.

Dr. Dobbs said they are looking into an incident which a man said he was told he had tested positive for the virus when he was never even tested.

Mike Adams is now working with Ann’s long time friend, to recruit volunteers who can make masks and help keep her mission alive.

Governor Reeves says he had a meeting with the State Superintendent and chairman of the State Board of Education today.

Rep. Earle S. Banks of District 67 was admitted with coronavirus complications, confirms Rep. Tom Miles.

High school football games in Mississippi will now start in September.

Cases continue to spike across the Magnolia State, with more than 800 new cases reported Tuesday.

Gov. Reeves said right now is the worst it has been in terms of COVID-19 spread in Mississippi.

Dobbs called this a ‘fluid situation’ and said additional counties may be added as coronavirus cases continue to rise.

House Speaker Philip Gunn is among those infected with the coronavirus.