A South Mississippi mayor has passed away from COVID-19-related complications. Following a two-week hospitalization, the city of Wiggins and family members confirmed on social media Monday morning that Mayor Joel Miles passed away. A recent post from Mayor Miles’ wife … Continued
The Christmas culprit was brought in after stealing a skiff and leading marine patrol in a pursuit that ended when he ran aground. The ‘Goula Grinch’s 60 year sentence was suspended, and he’s been ordered to serve 300 hours of … Continued
The advanced manufacturing sector in Mississippi provides thousands of jobs, supports our state through tax revenue generated, supports local communities through donations, and create products that are essential in our everyday lives, from personal transportation to national security. Advanced manufacturing … Continued
Photo courtesy of MSU Athletics Story by SportsTalk Mississippi’s Brian Hadad It seemed there was a buzz around Mississippi State this past week, having shown some improvement offensively in its previous two games, and taking on an Auburn that had … Continued
The following is an op-ed written and provided by U.S. Senator Roger Wicker of Mississippi. This year has brought challenges that few could have imagined. The coronavirus pandemic has upended daily routines and claimed more than 275,000 American lives. Last … Continued
With the cooler temperatures blanketing much of the state, purchasing firewood is at the front of many Mississippians’ minds. It’s important to buy local firewood to prevent the spread of tree-killing forest pests. “When it comes to buying firewood, make … Continued
The Southern Miss Golden Eagles finished the 2020 season on a positive note, defeating the Florida Atlantic Owls by a score of 45-31. West Virginia transfer Trey Lowe received the start behind center for the Golden Eagles (3-7) and didn’t … Continued
U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith is praising the release of a final U.S. Army Corps of Engineers environmental document that outlines the flood reduction and environmental benefits of its new Proposed Plan to address catastrophic flooding in the South Mississippi Delta. … Continued
As coronavirus numbers in Mississippi continue to worsen, the state’s leading medical expert is putting a halt to elective surgeries requiring hospitalization, effective this Tuesday, December 15. On Friday morning, State Health Officer Dr. Thomas Dobbs went to Twitter to … Continued
For the first time since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, the Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting over 2,300 cases. On Friday, MSDH confirmed 2,327 new cases of COVID-19 with 41 additional deaths. This brings the state’s total … Continued