In today’s press briefing, the conversation revolved around three subjects in particular: (1) the Yazoo Backwater Project, (2) Mississippi’s response, thus far, to COVID-19, and (3) the upcoming Mississippi State Fair. As announced in the press conference, the Mississippi Emergency … Continued
With the Sanderson Farms Championship slowly rolling out its 2020 field, 2019 winner Sebastian Muñoz is looking to repeat as champion—no matter who else is playing. Thus far, the PGA TOUR event has released a stacked field for this year’s … Continued
Three Bulldogs and three Rebels have earned preseason All-SEC honors. The SEC announced their preseason All-SEC teams Thursday as voted upon by the conference’s 14 coaches. While Alabama leads the way with 11 players selected, there is plenty of talent … Continued
Following a slight delay, the Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting just under 500 new cases of COVID-19. Today’s report of 497 new cases brings the state’s total up to 92,432. With the confirmation of 12 additional deaths, 2,792 … Continued
Governor Tate Reeves has announced $15 million in funding for restoration projects on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The ‘Mississippi Trustee Implementation Group’ has approved four projects that will address “injuries to coastal habitats and to oysters” caused by the Deepwater … Continued
Mississippi Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith warns key agriculture and conservation programs will “come to a screeching halt” on October 1st if Congress fails to include a key provision in legislation to avoid a federal government shutdown. Hyde-Smith and fellow Senate Agriculture … Continued
Named in honor of Pheonecia Ratliff of Canton, Mississippi, who lost her life due to domestic violence, “Operation Pheonecia” is a new initiative launched to directly combat domestic violence with the intent to prevent harm and loss of life before … Continued
Photo courtesy of JSU Athletics ‘Prime Time’ is coming to Jackson State as reports indicate that NFL Hall of Famer Deion Sanders is set to become the new head coach of the Tigers. First reported by HBCUsports.com‘s Kendrick Marshall, the … Continued
Photo courtesy of Edison Chouest A new contract will lead to the creation of hundreds of shipbuilding jobs on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Gulf Ship, a specialty shipbuilder and supply company, will hire 200 new employees at its 38-care shipyard … Continued
As a return to competition continues across the world of sports, the NCAA announced Wednesday that the college basketball season will officially begin on November 25th. The NCAA explained that with the new start date—pushed back from November 10th—around 75% … Continued