As Mississippi continues to navigate the Delta wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Tate Reeves held a press conference this afternoon to provide the latest on the state’s response effort while also adamantly reaffirming his stance against mask mandates. With … Continued
The Mississippi State Board of Education has adopted a new policy as COVID-19 cases spread in schools across the state. To combat the spread of the virus in classrooms, the SBE has adopted a policy that allows school districts to … Continued
Desperation. That’s the word to describe what hospitals across the state are feeling as the number of COVID-19 patients continue to pour in their doors. Speaker of the House, Philip Gunn, has read the stories and heard the conspiracy theories, … Continued
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The New Orleans Saints are reversing course, and will allow refunds for ticket holders. They issued a statement today saying they’ve received less than 120 requests for refunds. Their preference is to have loyal fans in seats rather than see … Continued
Mississippi Senator Roger Wicker has tested positive for COVID-19. A statement issued by Wicker’s Communications Director Phillip Waller explains that the senator got tested after experiencing mild symptoms. “Senator Wicker tested positive this morning for the COVID-19 virus after immediately … Continued
Photo courtesy of Children’s of Hospital (Twitter) In the midst of the latest wave of the pandemic, more children are being admitted to hospitals across the state. According to UMMC, 28 children with confirmed or suspected cases of COVID-19 are … Continued
Tate County Sheriff Brad Lance said they were notified Wednesday afternoon that a student at Independence High School was found in possession of a firearm. Lance said, in accordance with school policy, the school was locked down until deputies arrived. … Continued
Image above: Grand Coulee Dam (Image courtesy of U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation – Creator: Kirsten Strough) Humans have been harnessing the power of water to perform work for thousands of years. The Greeks used water wheels … Continued
The 2021 Mid-South Area Job Fair will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, August 26th, at the Landers Center off Pepperchase Dr. and I-55 in Desoto County. The annual Governor’s Job Fair is open to the … Continued