Former Mississippi SOS condemns Initiative 65
Former Mississippi Secretary of State Eric Clark, who was in office from 1996 until 2008, wrote the following op-ed in regard to the two medical marijuana measures that will appear…
Marsha Blackburn weighs in on Espy/Hyde-Smith race
As Election Day quickly approaches, there’s one Mississippi race that has garnered a good bit of national attention – the U.S. Senate race between Mike Espy and Cindy Hyde-Smith. On…
MSDH confirms 749 new COVID-19 cases, 18 additional deaths
The Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting 749 new cases of COVID-19. Today’s report brings the state’s total number of cases up to 119,336. With the confirmation of *18…
Op-ed: Leave local decisions to locals and vote no on Initiative 65
The following is an op-ed by Clarke Wise, vice president of government relations for the Mississippi Association of REALTORS. Wise serves as the association’s lobbyist, monitors all legislative and regulatory…
Downtown Tupelo Main Street Association earns national revitalization award
Downtown Tupelo Main Street Association (DTMSA) is one of three winners of the 2020 Great American Main Street Award (GAMSA). The award recognizes communities for their excellence in comprehensive preservation-based…
Health officials speak on medical marijuana in Mississippi
On Thursday, Mississippi State Health Officer Dr. Thomas Dobbs broke his silence on the topic of medical marijuana in Mississippi, openly condemning Initiative 65. " is basically a permission slip…
Economic Development Show 10-30-20
This week, Dave Nichols welcomes Milton Chambliss, economic developer for Claiborne County.
Wayne County escapees back in custody
According to WDAM in Hattiesburg, two escapees who assaulted a jailer Wednesday night, are back behind bars. Here's the full story by Renaldo Hopkins and Eddie Robertson | October 29, 2020 at 7:25 AM CDT…
Staying safe and healthy after the storm
As cleanup and recovery begins following Hurricane Zeta, the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) has assembled a checklist to help keep you and your family safe and healthy in…
Mississippi Weather Outlook for Friday, October 30th
Here's a look at your statewide forecast: To the north, partly to mostly sunny with highs in the upper 50's. Clear tonight with lows near 40. In central Mississippi, becoming…
