Mississippi farmers will soon be able to apply for a hemp production license. Following the passage of the ‘Mississippi Hemp Cultivation Act’, which legalizes the cultivation of hemp under a state plan to be created and implemented by the Commissioner … Continued
A Kiln man has pled guilty to both the unlawful production of distilled spirits and interstate travel in aid of a racketeering enterprise. Willie Necaise, Jr., 77, went before U.S. District Judge Sul Ozerden on Friday, and according to federal … Continued
During Monday’s press briefing, Governor Tate Revees and State Health Officer Dr. Thomas aimed to dispel several rumors surrounding the rising number of COVID-19 cases in Mississippi. Governor Reeves opened the briefing by stating that Mississippi is in the midst … Continued
Graphic courtesy of NJCAA The JUCO football season will officially be moved to the spring following a vote by the NJCAA’s Board of Regents. The board voted to push several fall sports — football, men’s and women’s soccer, and volleyball … Continued
Following the recent retirement of Herb Frierson, Governor Tate Reeves has appointed Chris Graham as the new Commissioner of the Mississippi Department of Revenue. In his announcement, the governor stated that Graham has a “proven history of fighting for our state and … Continued
After being charged on 37 counts in the $510 million health care fraud scheme back in September, Mississippi businessman Wade Walters of Hattiesburg has pled guilty in what will, comically enough, go down as the “cream scheme.” “We had a … Continued
The Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting 393 new cases of COVID-19. Today’s report brings the state’s total number of cases up 36,680. 1,250 Mississippians have passed away from the virus following the confirmation of 1 additional death. The … Continued
U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today announced a $3.45 million federal grant to expand the Mississippi Apprenticeship Program (MAP), an initiative that since 2016 has helped provide Mississippians with skills to find careers in today’s labor market. The Mississippi Department … Continued
Two weeks ago, the state of Mississippi made history by removing its Confederacy-tarnished flag with the passage of HB 1796. Now, it’s time to start looking for a new banner to fly above the Magnolia State. The nine-person flag design … Continued
Those shopping in Mississippi’s retail establishments know the impact well-trained, customer service-oriented employees have on the shopping experience. Business owners understand that well-trained employees are essential for the business to succeed. South Mississippi residents have the opportunity to earn a … Continued