The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s community development financial institutions (CDFI) fund has awarded over $73 million in grants to CDFIs in Mississippi’s Second Congressional District. Funds are being distributed through the CDFI Equitable Recovery Program. The money provided to … Continued
Due to April 15 falling on a Saturday and Emancipation Day, a holiday observed in Washington, D.C., falling on Monday, Tax Day 2023 has been moved to Tuesday, April 18. The millions of Americans who have not yet filed their … Continued
Nearly 6,600 patients across the Magnolia State are now in possession of a medical marijuana card, with another 1,800 set to receive one in the coming months. The number of Mississippians who have opted into using medical cannabis products in … Continued
Mississippi State will be unveiling a statue in honor of legendary baseball coach Ron Polk Friday afternoon. Polk, known as the “Father of Southeastern Conference Baseball,” coached Mississippi State from 1976-1997 and then again from 2002-2008. During his 29 years … Continued
Northern Mississippi Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms and highs in the mid-70s. Becoming mostly cloudy tonight with lows near 60. Central Mississippi Becoming mostly sunny and warmer today with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs … Continued
Mississippi State and Ole Miss are the last two national champions of college baseball, but today they are at the bottom of the SEC and looking just to find their way back into the discussion for postseason play. Brian Hadad … Continued
The Mississippi State Department of Health has confirmed 1,004 new COVID-19 cases in its weekly report. The seven-day update brings the state’s total number of recorded cases since the onset of the pandemic to 996,607. With 10 additional deaths, 13,429 … Continued
With the federal government’s public health emergency for COVID-19 ending on Monday, Mississippi has begun the process of restarting its yearly Medicaid eligibility reviews. The public health emergency expanded Medicaid and CHIP coverage eligibility. The Department of Medicaid (DOM) will … Continued
Mississippi residents who were unable to work as a direct result of the March 24-25 severe weather and tornadoes may qualify for disaster unemployment assistance (DUA). Eligible residents who live or work in Carroll, Humphreys, Monroe, Montgomery, Panola, or Sharkey … Continued
With the NBA Draft just a couple of months away, a handful of Mississippi players have entered their names into the mix while maintaining their college eligibility just in case they don’t like what they hear from scouts. Below is … Continued