A large portion of CARES Act funding will begin to close the digital divide in Mississippi. Just a few weeks after the Mississippi Legislature passed the “COVID-19 Connectivity Act,” Staff Director of the Public Utilities Staff Sally Doty announced that … Continued
On July 8, Governor Tate Reeves decided to veto the state of Mississippi’s educational budget for fiscal year 2021. Why, you might ask? According to Reeves himself, that question can be answered in two simple words: teacher incentives. The education … Continued
In the event a package of unsolicited seeds makes its way to your mailbox, from China or any foreign country, STOP! Image courtesy of the Mississippi Department of Agriculture Mississippi’s Ag Commissioner Andy Gipson says, “We are aware that citizens in … Continued
State Health Officer Dr. Thomas Dobbs warned that Monday’s decrease in new COVID-19 cases wasn’t likely to become a trend as the Department of Health reported under 700 new cases to begin the week. Today, the Department of Health is … Continued
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, questions and concerns abound regarding a return to school, but one district in Mississippi is moving full steam ahead. Image courtesy of the Corinth School District The Corinth School District resumed classes Monday, both in-person … Continued
Mississippi’s reconstituted State Workforce Investment Board (SWIB) will gain three new members when it next convenes: economic developer Pablo Diaz of Vicksburg, construction executive Nic Parish of Columbus, and Senate Economic and Workforce Development Committee Chairman David Parker of Olive … Continued
Following a delay in today’s report, the Mississippi State Department of Health has now confirmed 653 new cases of COVID-19 with six additional deaths. Today’s new cases bring Mississippi’s total number of cases up to 52,957. 1,501 Mississippians have now … Continued
In a few months, voters in Mississippi will have the opportunity to approve or reject the sale of medical marijuana. When Mississippians go to the polls in November, they will have a choice to vote in favor of or against … Continued
Last week, Governor Tate Reeves expressed his support for a safe return to in-person instruction with the 2020-21 school year right around the corner. Two major medical groups are now pushing for a set of statewide guidelines to be implemented … Continued
Story by SportsTalk Mississippi’s Brian Hadad Mississippi State basketball hit the transfer market for a second time this offseason, and in doing so brought home a Magnolia State native, as Canton native Javian Davis announced his decision to head to … Continued