In Misissippi, Gov. Tate Reeves signed an executive order delaying the start of some 7th-12th schools in COVID-19 hot spots. He will also issue a two-week statewide mask mandate.
In Biloxi, Mayor Gilich issued an executive order designed to make sure local restaurants and bars were adhering to the intent of the governor’s mandate to end alcohol sales at 11 p.m. In his new executive order, Gilich acknowledges that some restaurants and bars have continued to serve under the ruse of pre-sold drink tickets or wrist bracelets. Gilich said in his latest order that restaurants and bars shall not sell, serve or distribute alcohol (including beer and wine) between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. The executive order takes effect at 5 p.m. Wednesday and remains in effect until Aug. 17 unless amended.
