The 2021 legislative session in Mississippi appears to be on track to begin as scheduled, according to Speaker of the House Philip Gunn. While Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann floated the idea of a possible delay after lawmakers gavel in Tuesday … Continued
As the state continues to struggle to find healthcare workers to aid with the COVID-19 pandemic, one Mississippi hospital is offering a $5,000 bonus for qualified nurses. Johnny Judson, registered nurse in charge of recruiting at Baptist Memorial Hospital – … Continued
When Congress convenes on Wednesday to certify the results of the 2020 Presidential election, one Mississippi Congressman will join the effort to block the official declaration of President-elect Joe Biden’s victory. Ever since Biden’s victory was called in the days … Continued
The Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting 1,616 new cases of COVID-19. Today’s report brings the state’s total number of cases up to 223,677. With the confirmation of 13 additional deaths, 4,884 Mississippians have now passed away from the … Continued
The Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) concluded its New Year’s holiday enforcement period which began Thursday, December 31, at 12:01 a.m. and ended Sunday, January 3 at midnight. MHP issued 6,306 citations with 184 DUI arrests. 158 motor vehicle crashes were … Continued
Photo Courtesy of Ole Miss Athletics/Twitter A missed Luke Logan extra point set No. 7 (or No. 11 depending on where you look) Indiana up with a chance to drive down and win the Outback Bowl as they trailed Ole … Continued
Ole Miss will play in its first bowl game since 2016 tomorrow, and it won’t be easy as the Rebels will face the No. 11 Indiana Hoosiers—one of the highest ranked teams to ever make the Outback Bowl. After starting … Continued
Zeta Aftermath (Image courtesy of the City of Biloxi) The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency and Governor Tate Reeves have announced the approval of a federal disaster request following the October landfall of Hurricane Zeta. President Trump approved the request for … Continued
This op-ed was written and submitted by Mississippi Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson The year 2020 will certainly be a year that will not be forgotten. Our usual way of life became any anything but normal due to the … Continued
New funds from the state lottery have allowed the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) to address much-needed maintenance projects and repave over 250 miles of highway across the state. MDOT received roughly $80 million in lottery funds and the Mississippi … Continued