Three justices of the Mississippi Supreme Court who will begin new terms in 2021 will take the oath of office on Monday, January 4, at 11 a.m. in the En Banc Courtroom at the Gartin Justice Building in Jackson. Chief … Continued
Weeks after State Auditor Shad White issued a demand letter to controversial Ole Miss sociology professor James Thomas for allegedly participating in a strike back in September, a lawsuit has been filed in Hinds County against the auditor on Thomas’ … Continued
Photo Courtesy of Mississippi State Athletics After what’s been considered a rough first season under head coach Mike Leach, Mississippi State will look to take a two-game winning streak into the offseason when they face off against No. 24 Tulsa in … Continued
One day after reporting the state’s highest number of COVID-related deaths, the Mississippi State Department of Health is now reporting the highest one-day increase in cases. The report of 3,023 new cases brings the state’s total up to 213,055. With … Continued
The short answer to that question is, absolutely. But let’s rewind. On Christmas morning, when most of us were still sleeping, or up with the children to see what Santa brought, a bomb exploded in downtown Nashville. The following is … Continued
20 to 30-thousand people typically line the streets of Pascagoula for the Jackson County Carnival Association’s parade, but that won’t be happening in 2021. The Gautier Men’s Club are cancelling their parade, as well…though both Krewe’s plan to hold their … Continued
The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) has collected more than 3,000 samples for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) testing during the 2020–2021 hunting season. All samples were from hunter-harvested, road-killed, or reported diseased white-tailed deer. Since July 1, 2020, … Continued
While it seems like the 2020 Mississippi Legislative Session just ended, the 2021 session is already upon us with lawmakers set to gavel in on Tuesday, January 5th at the capitol in Jackson. Ahead of that date, Lt. Governor Delbert … Continued
The Secretary of Commerce announced the appropriation of $300 million in fisheries assistance funding provided by Sec. 12005 of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, to states, Tribes and territories with coastal and marine fisheries participants who … Continued
As Mississippians get ready to celebrate the welcomed end of 2020, officials continue to urge small gatherings with COVID cases continuing to soar. For those that are planning on going out on New Year’s Eve, there are a few aspects … Continued