The office of Mississippi’s Secretary of State, Michael Watson, will host two public hearings regarding Initiative Measure No. 65 and Alternative Measure No. 65A (medical marijuana). The first hearing will take place on Wednesday, October 7, at the Jackie Dole … Continued
The Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting 563 new cases of COVID-19. Today’s report brings the state’s total number of cases up to 102,241. With the confirmation of *24 additional deaths, 3,051 Mississippians have passed away from the virus. … Continued
Last week, Mississippi State became the first university in the state to announce its truncated spring semester calendar which included canceling spring break. Now, both Ole Miss and Southern Miss have announced similar plans in an effort to limit student … Continued
The Mississippi State Fair will celebrate 161 years when it gets underway later today. Despite the threat of COVID-19, the annual event will continue as planned at the state fairgrounds in the Capital City. The gates will open at 5 p.m. … Continued
The Mississippi State Fair will celebrate 161 years when it gets underway later today. Despite the threat of COVID-19, the annual event will continue as planned at the state fairgrounds in the Capital City. The gates will open at 5 p.m. … Continued
Following a lengthy delay, the Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting 975 new cases of COVID-19. Today’s report — the highest number of new cases in a single day since August 19th — brings the state’s total number of … Continued
Photo Courtesy of UMMC The University of Mississippi Medical Center will participate in a major COVID-19 study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. UMMC has received a $1.6 million contract from the CDC to take part in the … Continued
The 24th annual Cruisin’ the Coast is officially underway. For the next five days—weather permitting—thousands of antique and classic cars will engulf roadways along the Mississippi Gulf Coast. With the only stipulation being that vehicles must be older than 1989, … Continued
As of Sunday, October 4, 2020, the Statewide Election Management System (SEMS) reported a total of 66,495 absentee ballots requested, 61,367 absentee ballots sent, and 34,561 absentee ballots received in the state of Mississippi for the 2020 General Election. According to Secretary of State Michael Watson, the requested total … Continued
Today, you can visit the Two Mississippi Museums for free. The Mississippi Civil Rights & History Museums are offering free admission in honor of civil rights icon Fannie Lou Hamer, who was born on this date in 1917. “We honor … Continued