C.J. Skelton

We have been told by city officials that the Mayor of Jackson is planning to functionally end the city’s cooperation with the Unified Command Structure—the team that has been keeping Jackson water stable—by refusing to participate in the process of selecting a water operator alongside federal and state water experts as the Biden Administration repeatedly asked to be done.

Gov. Tate Reeves joined U.S. Congressman Steven Palazzo, local officials, and industry representatives today at Port Bienville Industrial Park for a ribbon cutting ceremony at a new maritime dock and railroad facility.

At the request of the state of Florida, Governor Tate Reeves approved the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC) request for assistance as Hurricane Ian is making its way north through the state of Florida. Approximately 20 Soldiers and Airmen of the Mississippi National Guard are deploying for emergency response missions in Florida.

Governor Tate Reeves today announced the results of the Mobile Enforcement Team (MET) deployment that took place on Mississippi’s Gulf Coast. This effort involved the surging of law enforcement personnel and resources into coastal communities.

Governor Tate Reeves announced in a press conference that clean water had been restored to the City of Jackson. Thus, the boil water advisory for the City of Jackson and surrounding areas can now be lifted.

The U.S. Small Business Administration approved Governor Tate Reeves’ request for assistance for businesses affected by the Jackson Water Crisis. Many businesses within Hinds County, including the City of Jackson, have experienced economic losses due to total or near total loss of water pressure following the Pearl River flooding in late August 2022.

Governor Tate Reeves today announced that the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency, in coordination with the Mississippi National Guard, Mississippi State Department of Health, Mississippi Forestry Commission, Mississippi Department of Public Safety, and Mississippi Commissioner of Agriculture, Andy Gipson, in conjunction with Hinds County and the City of Jackson are opening water distribution supersites throughout the area impacted by the water crisis.

Governor Tate Reeves today issued the following statement in response to the United States Attorney for the Northern District of Mississippi’s announcement regarding the discovery of a RAMP (Rental Assistance for Mississippians Program) fraud scheme.

Governor Tate Reeves today issued a statement regarding the newly released statewide assessments results from the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE). The results show that student achievement dramatically improved over last year’s results and exceeded or nearly tied pre-pandemic levels.