To date, over 77,200 Mississippians have received at least their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, but data from the Department of Health shows that just 15% of those recipients are African-American. During a Zoom session sponsored by Jackson State, … Continued
On Thursday, the Mississippi National Guard announced that they will be sending service members to Washington D.C. as additional security for President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration. The announcement comes in the wake of the United States Capitol being attacked by pro-Trump … Continued
SWAC Media Day was held Wednesday as teams prepare for an unprecedented spring football season. The regular season was postponed due to COVID-19. A host of players are doing everything they can to turn the head of Jackson State Head Coach … Continued
The Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting 1,948 new cases of COVID-19. Today’s report—the fourth straight day under 2,000—brings the state’s total up to 245,847 cases. With the confirmation of 41 additional deaths, 5,356 Mississippians have now passed away … Continued
A bill designed to phase out the 7% sales tax on groceries over seven years has been introduced by Representative Jeramey Anderson. The tax would phase out 1% every year starting July 2021. Image courtesy of Representative Jeramey Anderson Anderson … Continued
The Mississippi Lottery Corporation is warning you about the presence of a newly reported scam. MLC President Tom Shaheen stated that officials have been alerted that Mississippians have received phone calls regarding a second chance at winning the Mega Millions® … Continued
Photo courtesy of OCH Regional Medical Center Just one day after it was announced that those over the age of 65 and those with underlying health conditions were eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, there are no more available appointments. … Continued
For the second time, the U.S. House of Representatives has impeached President Donald Trump. One week after a deadly riot occurred within the walls of the Capitol in D.C., the House voted 232-197 to impeach the president on the grounds … Continued
A teacher pay raise bill is making its way through the early portion of the legislative process. SB 2001 was passed by the Senate Education Committee, sending it on for debate on the chamber floor. Authored by Committee Chairman Dennis … Continued
Last week the Mississippi Department of Public Safety released Mississippi’s Top 10 Most Wanted. Public Safety Commissioner Sean Tindell says it didn’t take long for five of the suspects to be captured. Tindell said the first one on the list … Continued