MSDH reports 703 new COVID-19 cases, 16 additional deaths
The Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting 703 new cases of COVID-19. Today’s report brings the state’s total up to 33,591 cases. 1,204 Mississippians have now passed away from…
Google brings first American operations center to Southaven
Back in December, Google announced that they would be placing its first U.S. operations center in north Mississippi. Today, the tech giant announced which city the center will be located…
Thursday Open Lines 7-9-20
This week, Chuck Ivey is joined by Lucy Shell from Magnolia Electric Power Association, Gail Garbo and Anna Giust from Brookhaven Animal Rescue League, and Stephenie Sullivan and Celeste Williamson…
Governor vetoes cut to teacher pay program, criminal justice reform bills
Wednesday represented the deadline for Governor Tate Reeves to either sign or veto numerous bills passed by the legislature, and while many of them made it into law, several did…
MSU addresses new federal guidelines for International Students
Mississippi State University President Mark E. Keenum issued the following statement on the new guidelines for International Students from the federal government: On Monday, July 6, the U.S. Immigration and…
NASA invests $51 million in innovative ideas from U.S. small businesses
NASA has selected 409 technology proposals for the first phase of funding from the agency’s Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program. The contracts will provide…
Farmers to Families Food Boxes to be distributed Friday
The Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce (MDAC) will distribute 1,400 whole produce boxes and 1,400 gallons of milk to the public at the Mississippi State Fairgrounds in Jackson, on…
Mississippi Weather Outlook for Thursday, July 9th
Here’s a look at your statewide forecast: To the north, mostly sunny with a chance of morning and afternoon showers and thunderstorms. Highs near 90 with heat index readings up…
Thunder & Lightning: Will Dak Prescott’s Contract Situation Be Resolved Before the Season?
There is no more beloved Mississippi State Bulldog than Dak Prescott, and his long term future in Dallas is something everyone in maroon and white has thoughts about. Brian Hadad…
T&L Extra: The Athletic’s Jon Machota on Dak Prescott’s Contract Situation
Dak Prescott's contract remains one of the NFL's biggest stories, and the news on Monday that Pat Mahomes had received a massive extension added another layer to the discussion. Brian…
