Cotton field in Webster County, Mississippi, Sept. 3, 2020. (Photo by Kevin Hudson with the MSU Extension Service) One of my favorite times of year is almost here. There will be an unusual earthy smell lingering in the air. You’ll … Continued
New conveniences are coming to driver’s license stations across the state of Mississippi. During today’s press briefing, Governor Tate Reeves and Public Safety Commissioner Sean Tindell announced the new “Skip the Line” program, which will allow Mississippians to make appointments … Continued
A returning starter has rejoined the Ole Miss football team after the charges that led to his suspension were dropped. With less than 20 days until the season opener, the sexual battery charges against Ole Miss OLB Sam Williams have … Continued
Hundreds of new jobs are coming to the Golden Triangle. Navistar Defense LLC, a military vehicle manufacturer, is expanding in West Point with the $8 million move creating 500 new jobs to be filled by the end of 2024. “Navistar … Continued
It’s official. You will be seeing Kanye West’s name on the Mississippi ballot this November. The famous rapper and fashion designer announced his intention to run for President of the United States back on July 4, and today, the State Board of … Continued
The Mississippi Highway Patrol has concluded its 2020 Labor Day Enforcement Period. Throughout the duration of the enforcement period, which began on Friday and ended on Monday, the MHP issued 9,426 citations — including 184 DUI arrests, 519 seatbelt citations … Continued
BIPEC (Business and Industry Political Education Committee) has released its Legislator “Business & Jobs” Report Card for the 2020 legislative session. The report card recognizes “Business & Jobs Champions” for their work supporting economic growth, job development, and business-related issues … Continued
This fall, Mississippi will have a chance to become the 34th state to legalize the use of marijuana for medicinal purposes, however, it won’t be easy as the November ballot will now contain not one but two medical marijuana options vying for your … Continued
For the first time since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, today’s report from the Mississippi State Department of Health includes no new deaths. Today’s report does include 249 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the state’s total number of cases … Continued
Image courtesy of the Southern Miss Athletics Just days after a dud of a season-opener, Southern Miss head coach Jay Hopson has stepped down. The university has now confirmed the reports that began to surface as early as Sunday night … Continued