The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is reporting 680 new cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi bringing the total number of positive cases since March 11th to 27, 247. 14 new deaths have also been reported bringing the total number … Continued
Mississippians planning on traveling to the tri-state area need to be aware of a new COVID-19-related travel advisory. According to an announcement from New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy & Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont, Mississippi has … Continued
58-year-old Herman David Wiley died Saturday at Merit Health Central. He is the 36th inmate since January 26th to die while in state custody. Wiley was serving time for committed two different sex crimes in DeSoto County 21 years ago … Continued
With Sunday’s vote by the legislature to remove the Mississippi state flag, the passage of another important bill on Monday may have flown a bit under the radar. The “COVID-19 Connectivity Act”, authored by Senator Joel Carter, will provide $75 … Continued
This afternoon, Governor Tate Reeves will sign the bill to remove Mississippi’s state flag. After the bill was passed by the legislature over the weekend, the governor will put pen to paper at 5 p.m. When he does, the Department … Continued
It’s is going to be extremely hot, and according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Jackson, most of the state will experience heat index readings from 100 to 107 degrees. The NWS says, “During hot and humid weather, your … Continued
A program, called RAMP, which provides rental assistance to eligible Mississippians, is now available through the Mississippi Home Corporation (MHC). MHC will be partnering with MUTEH, Inc., Central MS Continuum of Care, and the Open Doors Homeless Coalition to administer … Continued
picture courtesy of movies on the mississippi As we are still living in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, one Mississippi town is making it possible for movie lovers to visit the theatre without having to be in harm’s way. … Continued
Photo courtesy of Ingalls Shipbuilding Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula has been awarded a sizable contract by the U.S. Navy. The $936 million contract will fund the construction of a DDG-51 Flight III Destroyer (guided-missile destroyer). Mississippi Senators Roger Wicker & … Continued
Yesterday, the Mississippi Legislature made a mark in history when both chambers voted to take down the state’s flag, one that featured the Confederate battle emblem, and replace it. Below, you will find a running list of people’s reactions to … Continued