The Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting 437 new cases of COVID-19. The latest report brings the state’s total up to 298,445. With the confirmation of *11 additional deaths, 6,845 Mississippians have passed away from the virus. MSDH Note: … Continued
Mississippi’s Republican delegation will be voting against President Biden’s $1.9-trillion Covid Relief Package today. Democrat Bennie Thompson–who voted in favor of the package when it passed in the House a couple of weeks ago–isn’t expected to change his … Continued
On Tuesday, Mississippi’s U.S. Senator Roger Wicker warned that Chinese defenses would outnumber the United States’ by 2025. During a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing Tuesday, Wicker questioned Admiral Philip S. Davidson, Commander of the United States Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM). Click … Continued
Mississippi was one of the first states to launch sports betting, but 3 bills aimed at expanding that to mobile platforms died in committee. Larry Gregory, the Executive Director of the MS Gaming and Hospitality Association says … Continued
Republicans may not be thrilled with President Biden’s $1.9-trillion dollar COVID Relief Package, but Mississippi stands to receive billions of dollars if it passes, according to Governor Tate Reeves. “My understanding is that it is much more flexible … Continued
As lawmakers consider a bill eliminating the state income tax, two Ole Miss Economists have evaluated the legislation and their findings indicate taxpayers will greatly benefit – and so will the state. In the report dated March 5th, Joshua Hendrickson, … Continued
Little Grand Canyon – Red Bluff, Foxworth, MS (Image courtesy of Visit Mississippi) Here’s a look at your statewide forecast: To the north, mostly cloudy with highs in the lower to mid 70’s. Partly to mostly cloudy tonight with lows … Continued
Everything went Mississippi State’s way on Tuesday night at Dudy Noble Field, with the Bulldogs striking for 10 runs on 11 hits while shutting out Grambling in a 10-0 win in front of 2103 fans. Tenstripes#HailState pic.twitter.com/eoqssoozwr — Mississippi State … Continued
Dak Prescott’s monster contract is the biggest headline in the sports world right now, and it got Brian Hadad and Joel Coleman to thinking. What would you do if somebody gave you that kind of money? Some big purchases and … Continued
Mississippi’s total revenue collections for the month of February FY 2021 are $54,030,393 or 18.24% above the sine die revenue estimate. The Joint Legislative Budget Committee’s report shows Fiscal YTD revenue collections through February 2021 are $500,313,736 or 14.65% above … Continued