Lawmakers intend to leave Jackson by the end of the week, but with the conversation of the Mississippi state flag looming, what are their options regarding the controversial banner dividing the state? Essentially, there are two options for the legislature … Continued
Nathanael Cecil Hall III, 37, of Pearl River County, Mississippi, pled guilty yesterday before U.S. District Judge Sul Ozerden to failing to register as a sex offender under the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act (SORNA), also known as the … Continued
Laurin Stennis, who created the “Stennis Flag,” went to social media on Sunday night to announce that she is stepping away from the campaign for her flag to become the new Mississippi state flag. #PutItUp #MakeTheSwitch pic.twitter.com/ODKVJksdsa — Hospitality Flag … Continued
Graphic Courtesy of JSU Athletics The legacy of Thomas ‘Snacks’ Lee continues to grow as the former Jackson State basketball student manager won the 2020 ‘Can’t-Stop-Watching-Moment’ ESPY Award. The nation couldn’t stop watching the viral moment as Snacks came off … Continued
In just the last couple days, both the SEC and NCAA have joined forces to pressure the Mississippi Legislature into amending the current state flag or none of the state’s universities will be allowed to host postseason events. “We were … Continued
20 Years for Renchie, 7 Years for Williams, in Conspiracy Involving Almost Two Kilograms of Meth Justin Williams, 30, of Hattiesburg, was sentenced yesterday by Senior U.S. District Judge Keith Starrett to 84 months in prison, followed by five years … Continued
This Op-Ed was authored and submitted by Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson. COVID-19 has undermined the wellbeing of Mississippi far beyond the scope of public health. Businesses are closing, and, more often than not, their owners and workers can … Continued
Earlier this week, Congressman Michael Guest introduced a resolution that condemns the violence that has risen from the otherwise peaceful protests following the egregious murder of George Floyd at the hands of police officers. “We introduced a resolution this week … Continued
The Two Mississippi Museums, the Museum of Mississippi History and Mississippi Civil Rights Museum, in downtown Jackson will reopen on July 7 with a brand-new exhibit. From the legal status of alcohol to its coalition to the women’s suffrage movement, … Continued
The NCAA has issued a strong message to the state of Mississippi regarding its controversial state flag. The NCAA has taken SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey’s comments on the Mississippi flag a step further by expanding a policy that prevents postseason … Continued