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The Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) concluded its 2020 Christmas holiday travel period which began Wednesday, December 23, at 12:01 a.m. and ended Sunday, December 27 at midnight. MHP issued 5,898 citations with 130 DUI arrests. 201 motor vehicle crashes were … Continued

The Mississippi State Department of Health has confirmed 1,527 new cases of COVID-19 with six additional deaths. Friday’s report brings the total number of cases in Mississippi up to 204,178. So far, 4,562 Mississippians have passed away from the virus. … Continued

On Sunday, the executive director of the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency, Greg Michel, was hospitalized due to complications from COVID-19. Fortunately, Michel was released from the hospital and able to spend Christmas at home with his family. MEMA released the … Continued

As COVID-19 cases continue to rise, health officials have continuously urged all Mississippi’s to keep celebrations small and local to limit potential transmission of the virus.  With that in mind, the MSDH has issued the following guidance:  Holiday Risk Most … Continued

Mississippi prison inmates who smoke will be able to do so legally for the first time in 10 years. “Inmates who smoke are smoking anyway, but they’re having to smuggle in tobacco to do it, which is illegal, and it’s … Continued

Image courtesy of the Hattiesburg Police Department So many people are dealing with unimaginable loss, sickness, and worry this Christmas. I thought now would be a good time to look across the state at the love, acts of compassion, kindness, … Continued

As the House Ethics Committee looks into the possibility of Representative Steven Palazzo misspending over $200,000 in campaign funds, Palazzo’s office believes that the matter “should be dismissed” during the first quarter of 2021. “Congressman Palazzo looks forward to fully … Continued