It appears that the Mississippi Legislature could be moving toward adopting its own medical marijuana program following the November passage of Initiative 65, a ballot measure that passed with nearly 58% of the vote over 65A—the alternative offered by lawmakers. … Continued
Imagine for a moment that you have been convicted of a crime. You served your time and have met all of the sentencing requirements. However, according to one state lawmaker, the process is not as easy as you would think. Representative … Continued
Photo courtesy of OCH Regional Medical Center The Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting 2,074 new cases of COVID-19 as vaccine distributions across the state. Today’s report brings the state’s total up to 268,672. With the confirmation of 65 … Continued
The first new building in years is going up at Mississippi State Penitentiary at Parchman in Sunflower County. Groundbreaking ceremonies were held today at Mississippi’s oldest prison but not for a new cellblock. For the first time in the prison’s … Continued
After an eventful first year in office, Governor Tate Reeves delivered his State of the State address on the steps of the capitol this afternoon as he looks ahead to 2021. The governor covered a myriad of topics with the … Continued
Governor Tate Reeves speaks during a ceremony launching ‘School Choice Week’ in 2019. Photo by News Mississippi. While this year’s ‘School Choice Week’ in Mississippi won’t feature the typical fanfare of year’s past due to COVID-19, Governor Tate Reeves issued … Continued
The Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting 1,452 new cases of COVID-19. Today’s report brings the state’s total up to 266,598. With the confirmation of 75 additional deaths, 5,852 Mississippians have now passed away from the virus. *MSDH Note: … Continued
Even though he is no longer in office, former President Donald Trump still faces an impeachment trial in the Senate. Trump is being accused of inciting insurrection after Capitol Hill was stormed on January 6th while Congress was debating the … Continued
Sports betting launched in Mississippi back in 2018, but a bill introduced at the capitol would bring mobile sports betting to the Magnolia State. Currently, those wishing to place a wager on any sporting event must be on casino property. … Continued
Photo courtesy of USM Athletics A Southern Miss football player will end his college career a year early but not for the usual reason of entering the NFL Draft. After three seasons in Hattiesburg, junior offensive lineman Trace Clopton announced … Continued