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
You’ll probably see a ton of folks lining up for lottery tickets today. The Mega Millions Jackpot is up to $276-million. That drawing is tonight. Tomorrow’s Powerball drawing is in the $270-million range. But as Mississippians scramble to buy tickets, … Continued
The Oxford Police Department has released body cam video from what appears to be a domestic-related incident on Wednesday night. Oxford Police Chief, Jeff Mccutchen, provided an overview of the events which occurred that night. Mccutchen first stated that domestic violence … Continued
Next Monday, the electors in all 50 states and the District of Columbia will meet to cast their votes in the 2020 Presidential Election. Mississippi’s six electoral votes will be cast for President Donald Trump after the incumbent president earned … Continued
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced a one-month extension to the signup period for the Seafood Trade Relief Program. The program supports the U.S. seafood industry and fishermen impacted by retaliatory tariffs from foreign governments. Fishermen can now … Continued