This morning MSDH is reporting 97 new cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi, with six new deaths. The total of #coronavirus cases since March 11 is now 1,455, with 35 deaths. More case details and important preventive steps at HealthyMS.com/covid-19

With the expected rise of IRS-related Coronavirus scams, the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration has released a warning and has a way for the public to report any scams. The website can be found at the following link: treasury.gov/tigta/contact.…

Are you on today’s call? Tune in now to learn how to support the small businesses in your community!

Tune in now to hear about opportunities for cities available through the CARES Act.

Stay safe out there!

We've added several new resources to our COVID-19 website this week, including a list of resources for local governments put together by Center for Government & Community Development! mmlonline.com/covid-19/

Governor Governor Tate Reeves has signed Executive Order 1473, extending his Stay at Home Order and allowing for adjustments to "non-essential" operations.

We want to Hear from You! How is your city responding to violence during the COVID-19 pandemic? What innovative solutions are you witnessing or leading? Share your stories, lessons and innovative solutions: surveygizmo.com/s3/5509927/Cit… African American Mayors Association Community Justice Action Fund Mayors Innovation Project

Right now, we are facing our last opportunity to add state & local funding to the interim #Coronavirus package currently in front of Congress. We need to act urgently. Contact your member of Congress now. buff.ly/3bkJC6N

Gov. Reeves has created a task force to 'Restart Mississippi' after coronavirus. Here's what is known thus far: atjo.es/5Jql

Register Now for An Online Workshop! “Understanding the Basics in Environmental Permitting and Maintaining Environmental Compliance: A Friendly Conversation with the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality” JOIN US THURSDAY (6/11/20) @ 8:30am us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

.John Lewis was a giant of a man. Never angry or puffed up with self importance, he was a humble servant who loved humanity. And we loved him back. Thank you John Lewis, for your contribution to the cause of love and peace. I will follow your example.

We are profoundly saddened by the passing of Congressman and civil rights stalwart, John Robert Lewis. For over half a century, he stood among us as a beacon of hope and a living compass, pointing us to the right path.

Did you know Delta State University's Local Government Leadership Institute (Delta State Local Government Leadership Institute) helps cities and towns across the Delta with all aspects of governance? Its wide-ranging workshops cover everything from city planning to records management. bit.ly/2OVjbeR #AdvancingMS

America's communities are essential to a national economic recovery. Local leaders & residents across the country continue to call on Congress & the Administration for direct, flexible funding in response to the economic crisis. #CitiesAreEssential bit.ly/3fcyH06

A breakdown of funds by jurisdiction through the MEMA COVID-19 Emergency Relief Program (CARES Act) to counties and municipalities is now posted on the msema website. msema.org/news/governor-…

Top economists have called on Congress to include direct aid to local governments in the next #COVID19 relief package in order to stave off disastrous long-term economic effects of the pandemic and lift our economy out of the current downturn. #CitiesAreEssential

Head on over to smalltownpodcast.com to listen to the brand new Mississippi episode of Small Town Podcast featuring the City of Okolona and Mayor Sherman Carouthers!

Getting ready for that 5 o'clock drive home? Head over to mmlonline.com/small-town-pod… to listen to the newest episode of the Mississippi series of Small Town Podcast featuring Mayor Sherman Carouthers and his city of Okolona! Episodes are also available on all major podcast platforms!

Next Thursday, October 15th, is the deadline to apply for funding through the CARES Act COVID-19 Relief Program! Don't miss this important deadline! msema.org/covid-19/covid…