As if COVID-19 wasn’t enough, the Mississippi State Department of Health has confirmed the state’s first case of West Nile Virus in 2020. The case was reported in Claiborne County. With temperatures and humidity rising, the risk of WNV will also … Continued
The following is an op-ed written by guest columnist Gerard Gibert, an entrepreneur and technologist who founded Venture Technologies, a Mississippi-based Technology Solutions Provider. He’s a frequent speaker, talk radio guest and host discussing public policy, business and technology. In sales, … Continued
The Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting 550 new cases of COVID-19. Today’s report is a welcomed decrease following Thursday’s 1,092 new cases — by far Mississippi’s largest one-day rise. The state’s total number of cases now rises to … Continued
A carbon product manufacturer’s expansion in South Mississippi will create nearly 40 new jobs. With a corporate investment of $185 million, Calgon Carbon is set to increase its production capacity at Port Bienville in Hancock County. The expansion will create … Continued
Country music superstar, Faith Hill, took to twitter with a personal message to the legislature. Hill also urged lawmakers to vote on the issue quickly: Former Governor Phil Bryant also added his support: A former Mississippi State player, currently with … Continued
Earlier today, the Department of Health reported 1,092 new cases of COVID-19 — by far the highest one-day rise in Mississippi since the beginning of the pandemic. Following the report, State Health Officer Dr. Thomas Dobbs and State Epidemiologist Dr. … Continued
Photo by News Mississippi This morning, coaches and athletic directors from all eight of Mississippi’s public universities descended upon the Mississippi capitol building to unify behind the cause to change the state flag. The group of nearly 50 representatives from … Continued
The city has announced its intent to remove the current Mississippi state flag from any municipal property until a new flag is approved… whenever that might be. Tupelo Mayor Jason Shelton said, “I am very proud of the actions from … Continued
The Mississippi Department of Health (MSDH) reported today that the state has seen 1,092 new cases and five new deaths as of 6 o’clock last night. 1,092 is by far the largest one-day number that Mississippi has seen. Prior to … Continued
The Democratic National Convention Committee (DNCC) has announced that Mississippi Congressman Bennie Thompson will be the Permanent Chair of the 2020 Democratic National Convention. Congratulations to our very own Mississippi Congressman @BennieGThompson upon his appointment as chair of the 2020 … Continued