MSDH confirms 1,271 new COVID-19 cases, 17 deaths
For the second straight day, the Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting over 1,200 new cases of COVID-19. Today’s report of 1,271 new cases brings the state’s total up…
“Zero ICU beds in Jackson. Very few elsewhere.”
"Zero ICU beds in Jackson. Very few elsewhere." That was the message from State Health Officer Dr. Thomas Dobbs this morning as cases of COVID-19 continue to rise across the…
FY2021 appropriations bills released
Mississippi's U.S. Senator, Cindy Hyde-Smith, welcomed the release of the FY2021 appropriations bills developed and unveiled by the Senate Appropriations Committee. There are twelve bills that set the table for…
Mississippi Weather Outlook for Thursday, November 12th
Here's a look at your statewide forecast: To the north, sunny with highs in the upper 60's. Clear tonight with lows in the mid 40's. In central Mississippi, patchy morning…
Youngest ever House member to run for Moss Point mayor
Photo Courtesy of Jeramey Anderson for Mayor Representative Jeramey Anderson (D) has announced his bid to run for mayor in his hometown of Moss Point. On Wednesday morning, Anderson informed…
State rep. apologizes for secession comments following Biden’s election
A Mississippi lawmaker is apologizing for comments he made in the wake of President-Elect Joe Biden’s victory in last week’s election. Responding to a tweet about the election posted by…
Mississippi Power grants $825K to state’s HBCUs
Mississippi Power, along with its parent company 'the Southern Company,' has announced the awarding of $825,000 in technology grants to four of Mississippi’s historically black colleges and universities. A news…
2020 ‘Mr. Football’ award winners announced by MHSAA
The 2020 ‘Mr. Football’ award winners have been announced by the Mississippi High School Activities Association. The winners from each classification can be seen below: Class 1A: Lumberton QB/RB Robert…
MSDH confirms 1,256 new COVID-19 cases, 17 deaths
The Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting 1,256 new cases of COVID-19. Today’s report brings the state’s total number of cases up to 129,394. With the confirmation of 17…
Governor Reeves tweaks, extends “Safe Recovery” order
Originally set to expire this morning, Governor Tate Reeves has announced an extension to his “Safe Recovery” order, which places a mask mandate and stricter social distancing guidelines on qualified…
