Agriculture continued its reign as Mississippi�s top industry in 2020 with farmers in the state generating an estimated �agricultural value� of $7.35 billion, according to the Mississippi State Extension Service.� Despite the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, the state�s … Continued
The Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting 1,701 new cases of COVID-19.� Today�s report brings the state�s total number of cases up to 208,089. With the confirmation of *28 additional deaths, 4,634 Mississippians have now passed away from the … Continued
The Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) concluded its 2020 Christmas holiday travel period which began Wednesday, December 23, at 12:01 a.m. and ended Sunday, December 27 at midnight. MHP issued 5,898 citations with 130 DUI arrests. 201 motor vehicle crashes were … Continued
The Mississippi State Department of Health has confirmed 1,527 new cases of COVID-19 with six additional deaths. Friday�s report brings the total number of cases in Mississippi up to 204,178. So far, 4,562 Mississippians have passed away from the virus. … Continued
On Sunday, the executive director of the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency, Greg Michel, was hospitalized due to complications from COVID-19. Fortunately, Michel was released from the hospital and able to spend Christmas at home with his family. MEMA released the … Continued
For the third day in a row, the Mississippi State Department of Health has confirmed over 2,000 new cases of COVID-19. Thursday�s report includes 2,326 new coronavirus positive test results, as well as 24 additional deaths. So far, 4,556 Mississippians … Continued
As COVID-19 cases continue to rise, health officials have continuously urged all Mississippi�s to keep celebrations small and local to limit potential transmission of the virus.� With that in mind, the MSDH has issued the following guidance:� Holiday Risk Most … Continued
Mississippi prison inmates who smoke will be able to do so legally for the first time in 10 years. �Inmates who smoke are smoking anyway, but they�re having to smuggle in tobacco to do it, which is illegal, and it�s … Continued
Image courtesy of the Hattiesburg Police Department So many people are dealing with unimaginable loss, sickness, and worry this Christmas. I thought now would be a good time to look across the state at the love, acts of compassion, kindness, … Continued
As the House Ethics Committee looks into the possibility of Representative Steven Palazzo misspending over $200,000 in campaign funds, Palazzo’s office believes that the matter “should be dismissed” during the first quarter of 2021. �Congressman Palazzo looks forward to fully … Continued