Resolution introduced condemning demands to defund police
Mississippi Congressmen Steven Palazzo and Michael Guest are cosponsors of a resolution that condemns efforts to defund law enforcement while calling for justice after George Floyd’s tragic death. U.S. Representative…
Online purchases approved for Mississippi SNAP recipients
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has approved online purchases for Mississippi SNAP recipients. The Mississippi Department of Human Services announced Friday that Mississippians in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) households…
Parents urged to make appointments now for back-to-school immunizations
The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is urging parents to act now and schedule their child’s age-appropriate immunizations before the end of summer. Mississippi state law requires children to…
Mississippi Weather Outlook for Tuesday, June 16th
Here’s a look at your statewide forecast: To the north, sunny with highs in the mid 80's. Clear tonight with lows in the mid 60's. Sunny in central Mississippi with…
Capitol staffer has COVID-19
As legislators continue to convene at the state capitol, it has been reported that a staffer at the building has tested positive for COVID-19. Both chambers have already gaveled in…
Officials discuss effort to combat increase in unemployment fraud
During today’s press briefing, Governor Tate Reeves was joined by Jackie Turner, the Executive Director of the Department of Employment Security, and U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Mississippi…
GOP chair Smith announces party’s new convention dates
Lucien Smith, chairman of the Mississippi GOP, announced the party's rerouted convention plans for 2020 during a recent appearance on The JT Show. "We are on track now for a state…
Court order: Capital City can’t restrict open carry rights
Story provided by the Mississippi Center for Public Policy A federal court has ordered the City of Jackson to never again act on its own to restrict the right to…
MSDH reports 283 new COVID-19 cases, 4 additional deaths
The Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting under 300 new cases of COVID-19 for the third straight day. Today’s report of 283 new cases brings Mississippi’s total up to…
