The C Spire Foundation made a $1 million commitment Thursday to assist school districts across Mississippi with implementing computer science programs in the classroom. One of the primary objectives of the C Spire Foundation is to support community efforts to … Continued
In a lengthy social media post, Governor Tate Reeves detailed the “roadblocks” seen in the early going of the state’s vaccine distribution plan while offering potential solutions. Below, you can check out the post in its entirety. Vaccines are rolling … Continued
Photo courtesy of Ole Miss Athletics The accolades continue to roll in for Ole Miss wide receiver Elijah Moore. The NFL-bound receiver was named a first-team All-American by the Walter Camp Football Foundation—his fourth such honor making him the 13th … Continued
The Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting 2,175 new cases of COVID-19. Today’s report—which follows a record-high 3,255 on Thursday—brings the state’s total up to 233,665. With the confirmation of *40 additional deaths, 5,101 Mississippians have now passed away … Continued
Nearly $200 million of funding from the CDC has been allocated to Mississippi to support COVID-19 testing and vaccination-related activities. Announced by Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith, the funding comes as the result of the relief package passed by Congress in late … Continued
Plans to start giving the COVID vaccine to those 65 and older may have to be pushed back to the week of the 18th. State Health Officer Dr. Thomas Dobbs says by then, there will be more places to get … Continued
The city of Moss Point is one of several cities across the nation to receive similar threats this week. Mayor Mario King shared the threat sent by email, and warned the city’s residents, “we must take all foolishness and foolish … Continued
(Image courtesy of the City of Biloxi) As the Mississippi Gulf Coast continues to recover from the damage caused by Hurricane Zeta, six counties are now eligible for Disaster Unemployment Assistance. Announced by the Mississippi Department of Employment Security, individuals … Continued
The Mega Millions jackpot for Friday, January 8, has jumped from an estimated annuity jackpot of $490 million to $510 million! The new cash value is now estimated at $377.4 million. Mega Millions and Powerball have combined jackpots of nearly … Continued
The Mississippi Department of Public Safety is announcing the launch of the ‘Mississippi’s Most Wanted’ list. Compiled by the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation and local law enforcement agencies throughout the state, the list consists of ten of Mississippi’s most wanted … Continued