The National Trust for Historic Preservation has named the Sun-n-Sand Motor Hotel as one of America’s 11 Most Endangered Historic Places for 2020. In a release, the Mississippi Heritage Trust provided some background on the historic location in Jackson: Constructed in … Continued
The Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting 737 new cases of COVID-19. Today’s report — the highest number of new cases since last Thursday — brings the state’s total up to 95,310. With the confirmation of *4 additional deaths, … Continued
Southern Miss is now offering a free public course aimed at helping everyone to better understand the COVID-19 pandemic. Titled “Understanding the Pandemic: A COVID-19 Public Service Short Course”, the online course will be taught by various USM faculty members … Continued
State Auditor Shad White announced Special Agents from his office have arrested City of Macon Municipal Court Clerk, Yolanda Atkins, after she was indicted for embezzlement. A $4,450.79 demand letter was issued to Atkins at the time of her arrest. … Continued
As the process to develop a COVID-19 vaccine continues at warp speed, Governor Tate Reeves provided Mississippians with an update on the efforts following a recent conversation with President Trump, Vice President Pence and the Coronavirus Task Force. On the … Continued
According to unofficial reports, it appears there may be runoffs in all four special elections held Tuesday to fill open legislative seats. Related Story In House District 66, WLBT reports that De’Keither Stamps will face Robert C. “Bob” Lee Jr. … Continued
In August, Speaker of the House Philip Gunn and Speaker Pro Tempore Jason White filed a lawsuit against Governor Tate Reeves regarding his partial veto of spending legislation. The lawsuit claims that Reeves does not have the authority to line-item … Continued
This afternoon, Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch is set to discuss online censorship with President Donald Trump and U.S. Attorney General William Barr along with a working group of several other state Attorneys General. “I am very excited to have … Continued
The Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting 552 new cases of COVID-19. Today’s report brings the state’s total number of cases up to 94,573. With the confirmation of *24 additional deaths, 2,870 Mississippians have now passed away from the … Continued
Ole Miss opens its 2020 season against the Florida Gators in just three days, and they’re still waiting on the NCAA to make a decision regarding a transfer that arrived on campus back in January. After months of waiting, safety … Continued