You have heard many voices, from all sides, expressing opinions on what to do about the state flag. It appears, today will be the day for action by the legislature. As it stands now, the House Rules Committee will meet … Continued
Photo Courtesy of Gov. Reeves office As COVID-19 cases continue to rise in Mississippi, Governor Tate Reeves has extended the statewide ‘Safe Return’ order in an attempt to limit transmission. According to a news release, Governor Reeves consulted with State … Continued
As you read this, you will probably feel like you have returned to school, but it’s important to understand the process behind the movement to change the flag. It’s sort of like a basketball game at this point. The ball … Continued
As if COVID-19 wasn’t enough, the Mississippi State Department of Health has confirmed the state’s first case of West Nile Virus in 2020. The case was reported in Claiborne County. With temperatures and humidity rising, the risk of WNV will also … Continued
The following is an op-ed written by guest columnist Gerard Gibert, an entrepreneur and technologist who founded Venture Technologies, a Mississippi-based Technology Solutions Provider. He’s a frequent speaker, talk radio guest and host discussing public policy, business and technology. In sales, … Continued
The Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting 550 new cases of COVID-19. Today’s report is a welcomed decrease following Thursday’s 1,092 new cases — by far Mississippi’s largest one-day rise. The state’s total number of cases now rises to … Continued
A carbon product manufacturer’s expansion in South Mississippi will create nearly 40 new jobs. With a corporate investment of $185 million, Calgon Carbon is set to increase its production capacity at Port Bienville in Hancock County. The expansion will create … Continued
Country music superstar, Faith Hill, took to twitter with a personal message to the legislature. Hill also urged lawmakers to vote on the issue quickly: Former Governor Phil Bryant also added his support: A former Mississippi State player, currently with … Continued
Earlier today, the Department of Health reported 1,092 new cases of COVID-19 — by far the highest one-day rise in Mississippi since the beginning of the pandemic. Following the report, State Health Officer Dr. Thomas Dobbs and State Epidemiologist Dr. … Continued
Photo by News Mississippi This morning, coaches and athletic directors from all eight of Mississippi’s public universities descended upon the Mississippi capitol building to unify behind the cause to change the state flag. The group of nearly 50 representatives from … Continued