Moss Point Mayor Mario King is calling on the state government to step up its response to the Coronavirus outbreak.
Spread of covid-19.- - the mayor of moss point is- calling on the state- government to step up it's- response to the coronavirus - outbreak.
- mayor mario king is calling on- the leaders of other local- governments to come together an- reach a consensus on- how to handle the outbreak.
- mayor king says the city is - still doing what it can to- provide - municipal services still, and - has taken action by - closing down restaraunts, bars,- churches, and other - gathering spaces in the city.
- the mayor also criticized - - - - governor tate reeves for what h- says is a lack of action on the- part of the state government.
- - "we need our state leaders to step up.- there's only so much- municipalities can do.
Even - though we're a strong - municipality- and resilient community, it's - very unfortunate that we have t- take- measurements in our own hands.
- feel like our governor is still- out on recess.
And his- response to this pandemic is- inadequate, it's irresponsible- - - - and it's unacceptable, and we - can no longer wait on his - guidance."
Additionally king has announced- a juvenile curfew within the- city.
- juveniles must be accompained b- a parent if out in the city - - - - unless they are headed to and - from work during the hours of 1- p.m.- to 6 a.m.
On weekdays and 11- p.m.
To 6
Following a meeting with the Board of Alderman on Friday, the City of Moss Point has issued a curfew and shelter-in-place order..
