Treasurer David McRae today presented Jackson State University with a check for more than $31,000 after the State Treasury found unclaimed property in the school’s name. This adds to the $9 million found and returned since McRae took office in … Continued
Mississippi’s Ag Commissioner, Andy Gipson, issued a warning on social media Sunday regarding seeds arriving in Mississippi from China. If you receive something like this in the mail, Gipson says, don’t plant them and don’t throw them in the trash. … Continued
Photo courtesy of Dept. of Public Safety The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department is mourning the loss of one of their own after a deputy was struck by a vehicle and killed Saturday night. According to the Mississippi Highway Patrol, Deputy … Continued
Many middle and high school students dream of pursuing careers that require credentials of value beyond high school, but determining the pathway to a dream career can be a daunting task, especially to first-generation college students. Determining what degree is … Continued
Ole Miss senior linebacker Sam Williams has been suspended indefinitely after being charged with sexual battery on Friday. According to multiple reports, Williams was arrested early Friday morning and booked into the Lafayette County Detention Center. Ole Miss Athletics confirmed … Continued
The number of COVID-19 cases in Mississippi has surpassed 50,000. Today’s report of 1,434 new cases brings the state’s total up to 51,097. With the confirmation of 17 additional deaths, 1,480 Mississippians have now passed away from the virus. Hospitalizations … Continued
Mississippi Agriculture and Commerce Commissioner Andy Gipson announced the completion of the multi-million dollar renovation project to the Mississippi Coliseum five months ahead of schedule. “I am excited to announce the early completion of renovations to the Coliseum on the … Continued
Mississippi companies have stepped up to provide much-needed personal protective equipment (PPE) during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Governor’s Commission for Economic Recovery has created a one-stop-shop which enables you to buy local and stay protected. Your business can possibly become a distributor. Here … Continued
Two days after the Mississippi flag commission held its first meeting, Governor Tate Reeves has announced his appointees. After missing the July 15th deadline outlined in the bill that created the commission and retired the now-former Mississippi state flag, the … Continued
After hinting at the idea Thursday, Governor Tate Reeves has announced restrictions on bars across the state as COVID-19 cases rise among Mississippi’s younger population. An amended version of the statewide ‘Safe Return’ order now places the following limits on … Continued