The University of Southern Mississippi, in conjunction with partner organizations across the Mississippi Gulf Coast, announced the Gulf Blue innovation initiative to position Mississippi on the global stage for blue economy-related work. This initiative is poised to bring “Big Ideas … Continued
Photo courtesy of MDWFP A new chief has been sworn in to the lead the Law Enforcement Bureau within the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks. Lt. Col. Jerry Carter has been promoted to Colonel as he assumes the … Continued
The following story was written by Matthew Nicaud with the Mississippi Center for Public Policy In a day when high-tech farming and agriculture are growing in importance, high-speed internet technology is becoming an important tool for farmers across the country. … Continued
It was announced Friday that the Nissan Foundation has made a $30,000 to the Mississippi Department of Archives and History (MDAH). That donation will fund field trips to the Museum of Mississippi History and Mississippi Civil Rights Museum for the … Continued
With the summer season in full swing, the tri-county coastal region is experiencing a major rise in visitation, and a vast increase in 2021 tourism numbers. Coastal Mississippi, the destination marketing organization (DMO) for the State’s tri-county coastal region, is … Continued
Photo courtesy of Monster Jam One of the victims of an Amtrak train crash south of Jackson has been identified as a veteran Monster Truck Driver Scott Harstock. Harstock, along with James Creel of Lake, MS, was killed when an … Continued
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As we get closer to the 2021-22 school year, the Mississippi State Department of Health has released its updated guidance for K-12 schools across the state—consistent with CDC guidelines. Most notably, the MSDH’s updated guidelines state that fully vaccinated teachers, … Continued
The head of the Mississippi Community College Board has stepped down. In a news release, the MSCCB announced that it has accepted the resignation of Executive Director Dr. Andrea Mayfield, effective immediately. Mayfield has served in the role since December … Continued
An undercover human trafficking operation in North Mississippi resulted in eight arrests and the rescue of seven victims. Last Friday, the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation launched the operation in Lee County with the assistance of state and local law enforcement … Continued