After a seven-year hiatus, Southwest Airlines will be returning to Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) come 2021. The Jackson Municipal Airport Authority (JMAA) made the announcement on Thursday morning. “The JMAA is thrilled to welcome back Southwest Airlines, and … Continued
Health officials continue to stress the importance of getting your flu shot in 2020. With that in mind, the Mississippi State Department of Health is reminding you that flu shots are now available for children and qualifying adults at all … Continued
Here’s a quick rundown of your statewide weather forecast. North Mississippi – Sunny skies with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon with highs in the mid-80s. Clear tonight with lows in the mid-60s. Central Mississippi – … Continued
On Wednesday afternoon, the head football coach of the Southeast Lauderdale Tigers, Calvin Hampton, died in a car crash. Driving down Highway 19 in Meridian around 1 p.m., Hampton’s vehicle was struck by an 18-wheeler near the intersection of Long … Continued
Just hours after Mike Espy (D) received a high-profile endorsement of his own, President Donald Trump has once again tweeted out his support for Mississippi Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith ahead of November 3rd’s election. Senator @CindyHydeSmith delivers for Mississippi! She helped … Continued
Early this morning, the newest executive order issued by Governor Tate Reeves took effect. Announced on Monday, the order implements a mask mandate in nine hotspot counties while also placing limitations on social gatherings in an effort to slow the … Continued
The Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting 801 new cases of COVID-19. Today’s report brings the state’s total up to 112,123 cases. With the confirmation of *21 additional deaths, 3,223 Mississippians have now passed away from the virus. *MSDH … Continued
United States Senate candidate Mike Espy has been endorsed by former President Barack Obama. “Mike Espy has a great chance to win this election for the Senate and keep Mississippi moving forward,” President Obama said in a radio advertisement. “You … Continued
Andrea Sanders (Left) & Chris Wells (Right). Photos courtesy of Gov. Reeves’ Office This week, Governor Tate Reeves has announced the selection of new leaders for the Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services and the Department of Environmental Quality. Andrea … Continued
The University of Mississippi is renaming a prominent campus building after activist turned administrator Donald Cole. As announced through a press release, the Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning board unanimously voted to rename the Martindale Student Services Center as the Martindale-Cole … Continued