The Mississippi State Department of Health has confirmed 2,634 new cases of COVID-19. Wednesday’s report, which also includes 43 additional deaths, brings the state’s total number of cases up to 200,325. So far, 4,533 Mississippians have passed away from the … Continued
The Mississippi Highway Patrol has kicked off its 2020 Christmas Travel Enforcement Period. Troopers will be posted on all state and federal highways in Mississippi through Sunday, December 27 at midnight to crack down on speeding and distracted driving. “Troopers … Continued
Relief funds have made their way to Mississippi agriculture producers. Announced by Agriculture and Commerce Commissioner Andy Gipson, over $7.6 has been paid out to 330 farmers, ranchers and agriculture producers through the Mississippi Agriculture Stabilization Act (MASA). “I am … Continued
While he hasn’t issued a statewide mandate, a new order from Governor Tate Reeves will place 78 of Mississippi’s 82 counties under a mask mandate. The updated order now includes the following 17 counties: Benton, George, Greene, Hancock, Humphreys, Jasper, … Continued
Postseason honors are rolling in following the culmination of the regular season in college football with several Rebels and Bulldogs earning All-SEC honors. Representing Ole Miss, WR Elijah Moore’s record-setting performance in 2020 landed him on the All-SEC First-Team. Moore, … Continued
Amid an investigation into United States Representative Steven Palazzo, one Mississippi state senator is already hinting at a possible run for Palazzo’s seat. On Tuesday morning, Joey Fillingane of the state’s 41st district strongly implied that if the House Ethics … Continued
The Mississippi State Department of Health’s latest report includes a record-high 79 COVID-19-related deaths. The latest report also includes 2,191 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the state’s total up to 197,691. With the confirmation of the record number of deaths, … Continued
Southern Miss freshman running back Frank Gore, Jr. and sophomore linebacker Hayes Maples have both been named All-Conference USA second teamers. Gore, Jr., who was also a member of the C-USA All-Freshman team, finished the season with 805 total yards … Continued
The COVID Relief Bill is headed to the President’s desk, but there’s much more to it than stimulus checks. MS Senators Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith both supported the package. Senator Wicker’s Office went into detail: · Accelerate vaccine development … Continued
The Mississippi Lottery Corporation has completed its November transfer to the state. With an additional $7,970,084, a total of $41,625,121 has been transferred to the ‘Lottery Proceeds Fund’ in the Mississippi State Treasury for Fiscal Year 2021 and more than … Continued