Covid-19

FDA approves updated COVID-19 vaccines amid rising cases and hospitalizations 

The COVID-19 quandary: The virus can have long-term effects on some children

Doctor says fear to blame with Omicron cases rising, state vaccination numbers remain stagnant

Conspiracy theorists, ‘patriots’ prolonging a pandemic

Omicron variant arrives in the U.S.

Doctors say benefits of children’s COVID vaccine far outweigh the risks, parents opinions split

COVID vaccinations; water bill and rental assistance

Along with Representatives Ronnie Crudup, Jr., Zakiya Summers, and De’Keither Stamps, I am sponsoring an event in Byram to help residents with Jackson water bills and back rent. The Mississippi Home Corporation will assist citizens with paying their utility bills, rent, or mortgage payments. The City of Jackson will help customers with delinquent and disputed water bills. The Mississippi Department of Health will provide COVID vaccinations – especially important with cases of the Delta variant rising rapidly among unvaccinated people.

MISSISSIPPI’S OVERLOOKED COVID-19 THREAT: Families with many generations under one roof

Public Integrity analysis shows 19% live in multigenerational households in Mississippi, increasing vulnerability to the virus.