The Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) has wrapped up its 2020 Fourth of July enforcement period which began Friday, July 3, at 12:01 a.m. and ended Sunday, July 5, at midnight. Throughout the period, MHP issued 4,378 citations with 116 DUI … Continued
Mississippi is one of the top states to have the strictest abortion laws with only one abortion clinic in the entire state. Governor Tate Reeves signed House bill 1295, last week banning abortion based on the race, sex, or genetic abnormalities … Continued
Friday may have kicked off a long Fourth of July weekend, but the threat and the impact of COVID-19 did not take a break. The three day total of new coronavirus cases, including Friday (914), Saturday (990), and Sunday (226) … Continued
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District will reopen select beaches and recreation areas at its Mississippi lakes – Arkabutla Lake, Sardis Lake, Enid Lake, and Grenada Lake – and incorporate preventative health measures beginning Monday, July 6th. … Continued
As you celebrate our nation’s independence today, make sure that you’re doing so safely. With that in mind, AMR Mississippi has provided the following tips to help you have a safe and happy 4th of July. “Fourth of July brings … Continued
A bipartisan bill has been introduced which enhances student loan benefits so National Guard and Reserve members qualify for full student loan repayments. The legislation was introduced by Mississippi’s 4th District Congressman Steven Palazzo, Deb Haaland (NM-01), and Cheri Bustos (Ill.-17). Right … Continued
U.S. Senators Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith are ecstatic to see that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is granting over $15 million to Mississippi airports. “These grants will help many airports on our state to improve safety and plan for … Continued
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) will hold three Virtual Alternate Route Fairs in July to help aspiring teachers identify the alternate route teacher preparation program that is right for them. Completing an alternate route program is a required step … Continued
As Mississippians get ready to celebrate the 4th of July, remember that this year’s festivities may look a bit different due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Mississippi’s statewide ‘safe return’ order, which was recently extended, places guidelines on businesses and … Continued
U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith, with a bipartisan group of cosponsors, has filed a resolution designating Sept. 20-26, 2020, as “Gold Star Families Remembrance Week” to honor the families of fallen members of the Armed Forces. Gold Star Families Remembrance Week … Continued