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A deadly tornado outbreak hits Mississippi, United States, killing at least 26 people, devastating several rural towns, and prompting Governor Tate Reeves to declare a state of emergency, while President Joe Biden promises federal assistance.
2023-03-25

Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves signs an executive order that lifts the statewide mask requirement except for K-12 schools and indoor arenas. Indoor arenas are required to limit their capacity to 50% and club areas and suits to 75%. Indoor and outdoor arenas are required to limit capacity to 25% and 50% respectively for K-12 extracurricular activities.
2021-03-2

Governor Tony Evers issues a new mask mandate after the Legislature voted to repeal the original mandate.
2021-02-4

Governor Tony Evers announces that the state will extend its mask mandate for 60 days.
2021-01-15

Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves receives his first dose of the vaccine live on Facebook.
2021-01-13

North Dakota lawmakers issue a mask mandate for their upcoming legislative season at the state capitol. The measure will take effect on January 5.
2020-12-3

Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves issues a mask mandate for 13 additional counties in the state in order to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
2020-12-1

Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves extends the state's mask mandate to two weeks.
2020-08-31

Alabama Governor Kay Ivey extends the state's mask mandate and safer-at-home order to October 2.
2020-08-27

Hurricane warnings are issued for the state of Louisiana and parts of Mississippi as it is expected that Tropical Storm Marco will become a hurricane later today. Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Laura is also advancing toward the United States after leaving torrential rain in parts of Haiti and the Dominican Republic. The Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards requests a federal emergency declaration; Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves declares a state of emergency.
2020-08-23