This Op-Ed was authored and submitted by Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson. COVID-19 has undermined the wellbeing of Mississippi far beyond the scope of public health. Businesses are closing, and, more often than not, their owners and workers can … Continued
Earlier this week, Congressman Michael Guest introduced a resolution that condemns the violence that has risen from the otherwise peaceful protests following the egregious murder of George Floyd at the hands of police officers. “We introduced a resolution this week … Continued
The Two Mississippi Museums, the Museum of Mississippi History and Mississippi Civil Rights Museum, in downtown Jackson will reopen on July 7 with a brand-new exhibit. From the legal status of alcohol to its coalition to the women’s suffrage movement, … Continued
The NCAA has issued a strong message to the state of Mississippi regarding its controversial state flag. The NCAA has taken SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey’s comments on the Mississippi flag a step further by expanding a policy that prevents postseason … Continued
The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) has been awarded $71,460,000 from the U.S. Department of Transportation through the Infrastructure for Rebuilding America Grant Program. The federal funding will be used to complete the construction of the 15.6-mile Greenville Bypass, which … Continued
Starting next week, slight changes are coming to Mississippi DMV offices. According to the Department of Public Safety, beginning Monday, June 22, 2020, the following changes are being made in adherence to recommended social distancing guidelines. Customers are strongly encouraged … Continued
Licensure Bill Aimed at Reducing Teacher Shortage Sent to Governor The Mississippi Senate voted today to dedicate $150 million from the federal Coronavirus Relief Fund to K-12 education needs amid COVID-19. The goal is equipping every Mississippi student with a … Continued
SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey has become the latest to publicly call for a change to the Mississippi state flag. In a statement released Thursday afternoon, the commissioner explained that the conference will consider preventing any SEC championship events from being held … Continued
Jordan Miller, who owns two stores in Ridgeland with his wife Katy, noticed that a lot of other businesses have been coming out with statements condemning the current state flag since the conversation resurfaced a few weeks ago. “We realized … Continued
Governor Tate Reeves is asking lawmakers to use a portion of Mississippi’s CARES Act funding to avoid a surge in taxes on small businesses. In recent months, the COVID-19 pandemic has led to a surge in unemployment claims in Mississippi. … Continued