Legislature amends ‘Back to Business Mississippi Grant Program’
Lawmakers returned to the capitol Monday, and in addition to overriding the governor’s partial veto of the education budget bill and funding the teacher incentive program that led to veto,…
MSDH confirms 644 new COVID-19 cases, 33 additional deaths
For the third straight day, the Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting less than 1,000 new cases of COVID-19. Today’s report of 644 new cases brings Mississippi’s total up…
Miss. native and WWE star Kamala passes away
Photo courtesy of WWE Professional wrestler James "Kamala" Harris, who was born in Senatobia, passed away at the age of 70 on Sunday. WWE is saddened to learn that James…
Rep. White discusses HB 1700, litigation against Gov. Reeves
The Mississippi State Legislature wasted no time during their first day back in Jackson, voting 151-8 in favor of an override of Governor Tate Reeves' education appropriations bill veto. It…
Southern Miss adds WVU grad transfer QB
Photo courtesy of Southern Miss Athletics A grad transfer QB from West Virginia will finish his college career in Hattiesburg. Trey Lowe, the now-former Mountaineer, announced on Twitter Monday that…
Under the dome: Legislative recap from Senator England
The House and Senate returned to the Capitol on Monday and Senator Jeremy England of Jackson County has provided a review of legislative action and a look at what's ahead.…
Mississippi Weather Outlook for Tuesday, August 11th
Here's a look at your statewide forecast: To the north, sunny with scattered showers and thunderstorms throughout the day. Highs in the mid 90's with heat index readings near 108.…
Thunder & Lightning: Can College Football’s Players Save the Season?
Rumors continue to fly around social media surrounding the potential cancellation of the college football season, but from that has sprung a movement of the players to save their teams.…
Mississippi Senator’s battle with COVID-19
On Sunday, Senator Joel Carter announced through a Facebook post that he had contracted the contagious coronavirus. "Truth is I’m fighting Covid-19 right now," Senator Carter wrote. "This stuff is no…
Oxford mayor talks start of classes, college football season
While the University of Mississippi is still planning to welcome students onto campus later this month, the 2020 football season for the Rebels seems to now be in flux after…
