Photo courtesy of Gov. Reeves’ Office After serving on an interim basis since May 2020, John Rounsaville has been named as the Executive Director of the Mississippi Development Authority. “He’s done an exceptional job in his interim capacity,” Governor Reeves … Continued
Two weeks after the beginning of the 2021 Mississippi Legislative Session, two lawmakers have tested positive for COVID-19. Originally reported by Mississippi Today and confirmed by News Mississippi, a Senate member contracted the virus, promoting leadership to notify the Department … Continued
Photo courtesy of Our MS Home On Tuesday, the NFL announced its officiating assignments for Super Bowl LV, naming Mississippi native Sarah Thomas as the game’s down judge. Thomas will be making history as the first woman ever to officiate … Continued
Moss Point police were called to a shooting after 8 last night, and tried to save the victim, to no avail. They’ve issued a capital murder warrant for Korey Monroe. An unidentified person of interest is also wanted for questioning. … Continued
The excitement continues to build as we inch closer to the 2021 college baseball season with both Ole Miss and Mississippi State releasing their respective schedules. Both squads cracked the top 10 of D1 Baseball’s preseason rankings with the Rebels … Continued
The Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting 1,193 new cases of COVID-19. Today’s report brings the state’s total up to 255,125. With the confirmation of 51 additional deaths, 5,574 Mississippians have now passed away from the virus. *35 COVID-19 … Continued
If you still need help applying for federal individual assistance due to Hurricane Zeta, MEMA has opened a site in Jackson County. The County Services Complex Building in Pascagoula opened this morning, and will operate weekdays between 8am and 6pm, … Continued
A man from Goodman is behind bars in connection with a shooting on Interstate 55. On Friday, the Mississippi Highway Patrol and the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation responded to a shooting incident that occurred on Interstate 55 in Yazoo County. Preliminary … Continued
During an afternoon press conference, Governor Tate Reeves announced that Mississippi recently surpassed the milestone of administrating 100,000 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. To be exact, 114,947 total doses have been given (105,228 first doses and 9,719 second doses), according … Continued
As we are just two days away from President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration, it has been announced that Jackson State’s Sonic Boom will be a featured band in the inaugural We Are One virtual event. We Are One, which celebrates the … Continued