Rep. John Read recaps the 2020 legislative session
John Read of the Mississippi House of Representatives made an appearance on The Gallo Show this morning to recap the 2020 legislative session. From the removal of the state flag to complications…
Sen. Hyde-Smith has cosponsored the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act
In announcing her support for prescription drug reforms, U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) said Congress should prioritize enacting legislation to address the ever-growing cost burdens on Americans. Hyde-Smith is an…
Jackson mayor looks to “reclaim the name” of the city
The mayor of Jackson no longer wants the city’s name to be associated with former President Andrew Jackson. Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba posted on Facebook that he wants people to…
MSDH reports 674 new cases of COVID-19, 30 additional deaths
The Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting 674 new cases of COVID-19. Today’s report brings the state’s total number of cases up to 32,888. 1,188 Mississippians have now passed…
Mississippi State Flag: Important dates to remember
This legislative session, lawmakers passed a bill calling for the removal of the state flag and Governor Tate Reeves signed House Bill 1796 into law on June 30th. The…
Masks at DPS Driver Services will be mandatory come Monday
The Mississippi Department of Public Safety (DPS) has announced that anybody seeking to enter one of Mississippi’s driver license offices must wear a mask. The mandate will go into effect…
Secretary of State speaks out on behavior of certain Election Commissioners
Secretary of State Michael Watson says his office continues to receive reports regarding the online behavior of a handful of Election Commissioners spread across the state. Watson says, "While we…
Governor Reeves critical of cut in funding to teacher incentive program
With the deadline to sign numerous bills looming, Governor Tate Reeves appears to be considering a veto of the education appropriations bill passed by the legislature. In a Facebook post…
Economic Development Show 7-8-20
This week, Dave Nichols discusses the impact of COVID-19 on the grocery industry with Brent Daniel from Ramey's Marketplace in Monticello.
