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Reeves pledges more law enforcement in Mississippi capital
July 14, 2021 GMT
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves said Wednesday that new laws will lead to a larger law enforcement presence in the capital city of Jackson, and he said he hopes that will alleviate some crime problems.
The Capitol Police Department became part of the Mississippi Department of Public Safety as of July 1. The police department patrols areas in and around state government buildings. It was previously part of the state Department of Finance and Administration.
In March, Reeves signed House Bill 974, authorizing the change to the Department of Public Safety.
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23:28 EDT, 16 July 2021
Las Vegas became the second city after Los Angeles to reintroduce the indoor mask policy for all people - regardless of vaccination status - as the Indian Delta variant spreads along the West Coast.
Officials in Clark County, Nevada, which includes Sin City, said on Twitter Friday afternoon case counts and positivity rates are increasing rise in Las Vegas and Clark County.
On Thursday, Nevada health officials reported 938 new cases of COVID-19 statewide - the biggest one-day coronavirus case jump since February - and 15 new deaths.
As of now, this is a Southern Nevada Health District recommendation for the Las Vegas area; as opposed to Los Angeles County, where it s a requirement.