Lieutenant Governor Delbert Hosemann will be sending the recently introduced flag resolution to committee today once the Mississippi Senate gavels in at 3:00 p.m. “Sometime today, I’ll assign [the resolution] to a committee as the first step in every legislative … Continued
Third District Congressman Michael Guest is encouraging Mississippians to share their thoughts on the Yazoo Backwater Area Project to assist the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers prepare a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) for the project. Related Story After multiple instances of … Continued
One of the keys to treating COVID-19 could be in the blood on those who have already recovered from the potentially deadly viral infection. The University of Mississippi Medical Center is leading a clinical trial where hospitalized patients with moderate … Continued
(information courtesy of military.com) The first celebration of the U.S. Flag’s birthday was held in 1877 on the 100th anniversary of the Flag Resolution of 1777. However, it is believed that the first annual recognition of the flag’s birthday dates … Continued
Continuing its history of support for Mississippi commerce, the Mississippi State University College of Business is taking part in a new initiative to help small businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Image courtesy of Mississippi State University The MSU Center … Continued
We all feel it: A sense of worry, confusion, and bewilderment. The pandemic, unrest in cities and states, strife between people, economic uncertainty. It just seems like the list keeps growing, doesn’t it? During Governor Tate Reeves’ press briefing on … Continued
22-year-old Joaquin Steven Blackwell, the alleged suspect accused of killing 77-year-old Simpson County Deputy James Blair, is now in custody. Joaquin Steven Blackwell (Image courtesy of the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation) Related Story The post CAPTURED! Suspect accused of killing … Continued
According to a report by State Auditor Shad White, classroom teachers in Mississippi were given smaller dollar-amount pay raises, on average than superintendents, deputy superintendents, and assistant principals from FY 2013 to 2016. State Auditor Shad White “We have some … Continued
Simpson County Sheriff’s Deputy, 77-year-old James Blair, was shot and killed Friday afternoon in the line of duty. Joaquin Steven Blackwell (Image courtesy of the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation) Reportedly, the incident took place at Region 8 Crisis Center on Highway … Continued
A new program from the Public Service Commission seeks to improve access to necessary services in South Mississippi. Announced by Southern District Commissioner Dane Maxwell, the “Zap the Gap” program allows residents in the region to report areas where they … Continued