President’s choice to head HHS under fire from some in Mississippi’s delegation
Xavier Becerra was nominated by President Joe Biden to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, but some have expressed concern about his experience and his stance on a…
Former Housing Director in Tunica County arrested and owes over a million dollars
Special Agents from Office of State Auditor Shad White have arrested Mardis Jones after he was indicted for fraud and embezzling public money in Tunica County. White says a $1,081,143.07…
Thursday Open Lines – February 25, 2021
Three C's this week on TOL. Cars, Cleanup, and Church. Tommy Smith is up first with information on the Goin' to Town Car Show. Then Bob Knight and Katie Nations…
MSDH confirms 920 new COVID-19 cases, 8 deaths
New COVID-19 cases approached the 1,000 mark in the latest report from the Mississippi State Department of Health. The latest report of 920 new COVID-19 cases brings the state’s total…
PSC launches review of state’s public utility infrastructure
Following last week’s winter weather storm, the Mississippi Public Service Commission is launching a comprehensive review of the state’s public utility infrastructure. Announced in a news release Wednesday, the review…
Mississippi Weather Outlook for Thursday, February 25th
Here's a look at your statewide forecast: To the north, partly sunny with highs in the mid to upper 50's. Cloudy tonight with a chance of showers then showers likely…
Cathead Distillery donates hand sanitizer stockpile to MSDH
Photo Courtesy of Cathead Distillery Facebook When the COVID-19 pandemic struck Mississippi, Cathead Distillery in Jackson pivoted operations in order to produce hand sanitizer, which was at a shortage across…
Moss Point Mayor Mario King resigns following guilty plea in fraud case
The mayor of Moss Point and his wife have pled guilty to charges after spending money raised for local schools on themselves in 2019. Mario & Natasha King pled guilty…
Amtrak to begin Gulf Coast service in 2022
Photo Courtesy of Amtrak Amtrak is coming to the Mississippi Gulf Coast! According to AL.com, Amtrak spokesman Marc Magliari has confirmed that the nation’s passenger rail service intends to “begin…
The Economic Development Show – February 24, 2021
This week, Natchez Mayor Dan Gibson joins Dave Nichols to discuss economic development, the Natchez Relocation Program, river cruises, and Natchez Pilgrimage.
