Beginning on June 12th, Mississippians will no longer be eligible for expanded unemployment benefits through the federal government after Governor Tate Reeves announced that the state will be opting out of the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance program. In a Facebook Post, … Continued
The Biloxi Shuckers open their 2021 home schedule Tuesday night at 6:35. They’ll play the Mississippi Braves at MGM Park, and the fun will include the first postgame fireworks show of the year. The Shuckers lineup boasts four of the … Continued
A Georgia-based pipeline company had to shut down its East Coast oil and gas pipeline this weekend following a ransomware cyber attack. The FBI has confirmed that the “Darkside” ransomware is responsible for the compromise of the Colonial Pipeline networks. … Continued
Photo courtesy of USM Athletics Three dominant pitching performances over the weekend saw two Golden Eagles and a Bulldog earn honors. From Southern Miss, both Walker Powell and Hunter Stanley are among Collegiate Baseball’s ‘National Players of the Week.’ Saturday, … Continued
The Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting 509 new cases of COVID-19. The latest report—which spans May 7-9th—brings the state’s total number of cases up to 313,675. With the confirmation of 6 additional deaths, 7,234 Mississippians have passed away … Continued
Another suspect can be crossed off of Mississippi’s Most Wanted List. Over the weekend, 21-year-old Nathan DuBose was arrested in Panama City. DuBose had been on the run since he was accused of firing into a car, killing one person … Continued
Here’s a look at your statewide forecast: To the north, partly sunny with a chance of morning showers, a slight chance of thunderstorms throughout the day, and a slight chance of afternoon showers. Highs in the lower to mid 70’s. … Continued
Mississippi State handled South Carolina in workmanlike fashion, setting themselves up for a high seed in the upcoming NCAA Tournament. Brian Hadad and Joel Coleman break down the weekend that was for the Diamond Dawgs, and point out some new … Continued
A&M got the better of Ole Miss this weekend taking two of three in the series. Sunday’s game in particular wasnt short on controversial decisions that left fans with a lot of questions. WOPodcastPlayer({ “playerElementId”: “wo-podcast-player-3836049”, “feed”: { “link”: “https://feeds.castfire.com/telesouth/telesouth/rebel_report/3836049_2021-05-09-232049”, … Continued
This article is a special contribution from the Mississippi Center for Public Policy, written by Hunter Estes, Director of Communication The 2020 Census results have arrived, and the facts are in. Mississippi was one of only three states (alongside Illinois and … Continued