For the second time this session, the Mississippi Senate has passed a teacher pay raise. The chamber passed an amended version of a House bill that, if adopted, would raise the starting salary for Mississippi teachers up to $37,000 while … Continued
When Governor Tate Reeves announced the lifting of capacity limitations at outdoor venues, ears of college baseball fans across the state of Mississippi instantly perked up. While most fans instantly had the thought of full stadiums in Oxford, Starkville and … Continued
State-issued mask mandates and capacity restrictions on businesses in Mississippi have been lifted, but at casinos in the state, some guidelines will remain in place. According to the Mississippi Gaming Commission, casinos can operate at 75% of the property’s maximum … Continued
Vaccine eligibility has been expanded in Mississippi. One day after stating the possibility, Governor Tate Reeves has announced that Mississippians 50-years and older are now eligible to receive the vaccine. We are officially expanding vaccination eligibility to anyone fifty years … Continued
This week, TOL welcomes Mamie Martin Elementary Principal Nancy Fisher as they prepare for kindergarten registration, Loyd Star High School senior Will McCullough talks about the youth leadership council, and local artist Derek Covington Smith presents more information on the … Continued
The ‘Mississippi Fairness Act’ is headed to the governor’s desk. After passing the Senate earlier in the session, the bill aimed at banning transgender athletes from competing in women’s sports at all public schools and universities in the state cleared … Continued
The Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting 479 new cases of COVID-19. The latest report brings the state’s total up to 296,154. With the confirmation of *21 additional deaths, 6,764 Mississippians have passed away from the virus. *MSH Note: … Continued
By a vote of 220 to 210, H.R. 1 – For the People Act of 2021 has passed in the U.S. House of Representatives. Congressman Michael Guest voted against the legislation which he says is targeted primarily at election reform and … Continued
Here’s a look at your statewide forecast: To the north, patchy morning fog then sunny with highs in the upper 60’s. Clear then becoming mostly cloudy tonight. Lows in the mid 40’s. In central Mississippi, patchy morning fog then sunny … Continued
Some days, the sun shines a little brighter, the breeze blows a little cooler, and Mississippi State has nothing but wins to deliver. Brian Hadad gets to be the bearer of good news for a change, as he recaps a … Continued