After twenty-six years of service, Colonel Chris Gillard has announced his retirement from the Mississippi Highway Safety Patrol (MHP) effective June 30, 2020. Gillard was appointed to serve as Assistant Commissioner of Public Safety and MHP Colonel over the state’s … Continued
The Mississippi State Board of Education has suspended several policies in an effort to provide school districts with additional scheduling flexibility for the 2020-21 school year to deal with the impact of COVID-19. The state law requiring 180 school days … Continued
According to Stacey Pickering, the executive director of Veteran Affairs, three of the four veterans nursing homes in the state remain COVID free. “Three of our facilities in Collins, Jackson, and Oxford remain COVID free,” he said. “From day one, … Continued
While the owners and the players can’t figure out how to get their season started, the 2020 MLB Draft is underway. Like everything else in the world, this year’s draft has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Typically, the MLB … Continued
A Mississippi State faculty member is part of an international team working to understand and predict coronavirus genetic mutations, which can aid in the development of potential treatments and vaccines for COVID-19. Jean-Francois Gout (Photo by Logan Kirkland – MSU) … Continued
Screenshot Courtesy of NWS Governor Tate Reeves has declared a State of Emergency following Tropical Storm Cristobal’s impact on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. According to MEMA, the storm made landfall along the Louisiana coast Sunday evening and brought heavy rain, … Continued
Mississippi’s small businesses are one step closer to receiving relief funding following the announcement of the application for the ‘Back To Business Mississippi Grant Program’. Governor Tate Reeves announced that the application for the $240 million grant program will go … Continued
The fight to change the Mississippi state flag continues. In 2001, the state of Georgia announced the removal of its state flag which included the Confederate battle emblem, making Mississippi the last state to feature the symbol of oppression on … Continued
One lucky person who purchased a Mega Millions ticket in Mississippi may be holding a ticket worth $2 million! A ticket sold in Gautier for Tuesday night’s Mega Millions drawing matched all five white ball winning numbers normally worth $1 … Continued
The Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting 374 new cases of COVID-19. Today’s report brings Mississippi’s total number of cases up to 18,483. 868 Mississippians have passed away due to the virus following this morning’s confirmation of 21 additional … Continued