Mississippi students will soon have the opportunity to take part in a national cybersecurity initiative. Beginning at the end of February 2021, high school students will be able to register for the CyberStart America program — an online cybersecurity talent … Continued
Thanksgiving is a special holiday, but it also can carry a few hazards for pets. The American Veterinary Medical Association offers the following tips to keep your pets healthy and safe during the holiday season. Keep the feast on the table—not … Continued
Photo Courtesy of DSU Athletics On this exact day four years ago, we lost not only one of the best athletes to come out of Mississippi but one of the best humans to ever come from this state—Dave Meadow “Boo” Ferriss. … Continued
During a press briefing this afternoon, Governor Tate Reeves announced the expansion of his “Safe Recovery” order and discussed an update that he received from Washington in regards to the COVID-19 vaccine. The governor has now updated the order, which … Continued
For the third time this season, Southern Miss will have a game affected by COVID-19. COVID-19 concerns within the Golden Eagle football program has caused the cancellation of Friday’s matchup with UAB, according to a news release from USM Athletics. … Continued
The Mississippi Highway Patrol is preparing to protect the state’s roadways this Thanksgiving weekend. The MHP will begin its ‘2020 Thanksgiving Holiday Travel Enforcement Period’ tonight at midnight with troopers stationed on all state, federal and interstate systems to combat … Continued
The Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting 665 new cases of COVID-19. Today’s report — the second straight day under 700 — brings the state’s total number of cases up to 144,544. With the confirmation of *53 additional deaths, … Continued
As both COVID-19 case and hospitalization numbers rapidly rise, State Health Officer Dr. Thomas Dobbs sent out a tweet on Monday, urging Mississippians to keep their Thanksgiving celebrations “small, local and outdoors.” Record cases and progressing to record hospitalizations. Please keep … Continued
Jackson State University recently received a $500,000 donation from World Golf Hall of Famer Phil Mickelson. JSU could receive more during the Turner Sports presents Capital One’s The Match: Champions for Change, Friday, Nov. 27, at 2 p.m. CST on … Continued
There are several runoff elections across the state today in the following counties: Benton, Bolivar, Chickasaw, Forrest, Harrison, Hinds, Jefferson, Jones, Lafayette, Lamar, Madison, Marshall, Noxubee, Smith, Tishomingo, Walthall, and Yalobusha. Image courtesy of the Mississippi Secretary of State Secretary … Continued