COVID-19 crisis abortion ban faces court challenge

By Sam Stockard, Daily Memphian Updated: April 14, 2020 10:39 AM CT | Published: April 14, 2020 10:39 AM CT

Four groups are challenging an order by Gov. Bill Lee effectively banning abortion procedures during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Mississippi tops 3,000 COVID-19 cases

The Mississippi Department of Health is reporting 145 new cases of coronavirus in the state for a total of 3,087.

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