Annual Wreaths Across America event at Arlington will take place
Photo: Wreaths lay on the graves of fallen service members at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia, on Dec. 15, 2012. The Wreaths Across America event has been canceled for…
Pandemic assistance available for commercial and charter fishermen
Commercial and charter fishermen who suffered significant losses due to the pandemic can apply for financial assistance through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act. To be eligible for…
Mississippi Weather Outlook for Wednesday, November 18th
Here's a look at your statewide forecast: To the north, areas of frost this morning, otherwise sunny throughout the day with highs in the lower to mid 60's. Clear tonight…
Ole Miss basketball coach Kermit Davis tests positive for COVID-19
Ole Miss head basketball coach Kermit Davis has tested positive for COVID-19. A statement from the program explained that Davis is awaiting confirmation on a second test after a test…
No Mardi Gras parades permitted in New Orleans in 2021
Mardi Gras 2021 “Not canceled, just different" are the words posted to the top of the official City of New Orleans Mardi Gras website. The city says, "Mardi Gras parades of any…
MS Southern District’s first female judge confirmed by U.S. Senate
The U.S. Senate has voted to confirm Kristi Johnson as the new U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Mississippi. By a 53-43 margin, the chamber confirmed Johnson, who…
USM QB Jack Abraham opts out of remainder of 2020 season
Photo courtesy of USM Athletics Southern Miss will move forward with the remainder of the 2020 season without senior quarterback Jack Abraham. The preseason All-C-USA signal-caller hasn’t played since suffering…
MSDH confirms 905 new COVID-19 cases, 36 deaths
The Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting 905 new cases of COVID-19. Today’s report — the 7th out of the last 8 days over 900 — brings the state’s…
Deadline extension: Ag producers can still apply for MASA funding
Update: Agriculture Commissioner Andy Gipson announced that the application deadline for the Mississippi Agriculture Stabilization Act funds has been extended through December 1st. “We have received hundreds of applications from Mississippi…
Tips for gathering safely during the holidays
The annual preparations for holiday gatherings normally focus on menu and decorations, but COVID-19 has shifted attention to the logistics of making get-togethers safe for all. Everybody can take steps…
