Business owners enforcing mask mandate in Harrison and Jackson counties

After Governor Tate Reeves issued a mask mandate for 13 counties, many residents wonder who is responsible for enforcing it.

Also say that- mobile apps could also help - with contact tracing by alertin- people who have been- close to an infected person.- - after governor tate reeves- issued a mask mandate for 13- counties in our state, many - residents wonder who's- responsible for enforcing it?

- well for harrison and jackson - counties, the - burden falls on business owners- harrison county sheriff troy- peterson says the only thing- they can enforce is what happen- in the courthouse and - in the jail....if store or- business owners wish to sign- charges, such as trespassing- charges if a patron refuses - to leave for not wearing a mask- then law enforcement- would get involved.

- anyone violating the mandate- could face a fine of up $500 or- - - - spend six months in jail.

- gov.

Reeves says the mask - mandate may extend beyond - monday.

- we'll hear more in his press- conference this afternoon.- as always, we'll keep you - updated.- - coming up.... - if