The Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting 970 new COVID-19 cases. Today’s report brings the state’s total number of cases up to 118,587. With the confirmation 8 additional deaths, 3,310 Mississippians have now passed away from the virus. Hospitalization … Continued
Photo Courtesy of UPS The Madison County Economic Development Authority and the United Parcel Services, Inc. (UPS) have announced the cargo and freight company’s plan to build a package distribution facility in Ridgeland. The new UPS operations in Ridgeland, a … Continued
Photo courtesy of MEMA While assessments will continue in the coming days, the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency is beginning to report damage associated with Hurricane Zeta. The system made landfall as a Category 2 storm Wednesday afternoon in Cocodrie, Louisiana … Continued
The following op-ed was submitted by Dr. Katherine Gantz Pannel, D.O. After the November elections, it is possible that Mississippi will have a Marijuana program. If you are for medical marijuana, then you must decide between Initiative 65 and Initiative … Continued
Are you an ag producer in Mississippi who has been negatively impacted by COVID-19? The Mississippi Department of Agriculture is accepting applications for the Mississippi Agriculture Stabilization Act (MASA) through Monday, November 16th. What is MASA? The Coronavirus Relief Fund … Continued
State agencies continue to voice their opposition to Initiative 65— one of the two medical marijuana options that will appear on the ballot in less than a week. During a press conference, State Health Officer Dr. Thomas Dobbs raised several … Continued
Photo Courtesy of the Mississippi Economic Council Due to concerns surrounding COVID-19, the Mississippi Economic Council (MEC) is moving its 19th annual Hobnob Mississippi to a virtual format. Typically, the political event is held at the Mississippi Coliseum in Jackson, … Continued
The Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting 1,000 new COVID-19 cases. Today’s report — the highest one-day rise this week — brings the state’s total up to 117,617. With the confirmation of 19 additional deaths, 3,302 Mississippians have now … Continued
Here is the latest from the National Hurricane Center on Zeta. ZETA CONTINUING TO STRENGTHEN. LIFE-THREATENING STORM SURGE AND STRONG WINDS EXPECTED ALONG PORTIONS OF THE NORTHERN GULF COAST BEGINNING AROUND MIDDAY. – A Hurricane Warning continues for Morgan City … Continued
Graphic courtesy of MSHOF The Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and Museum has announced its 2021 class consisting of six inductees— three basketball greats, a football star, a tennis player and a golfer. The class is made up by Delta State … Continued