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Ahead of what, according to several polls, has become a tightly contested Senate race in Mississippi, Democratic challenger Mike Espy has received the endorsement of presidential candidate Joe Biden.  “A lifelong Mississippian, Mike Espy has spent his career working to … Continued

With the third week of the 2020 NFL season in the books, here were the top performances by Mississippi players. Jamie Collins (Detroit Lions – LB)  Jamie Collins is the first Southern Miss alum to find himself on this list. Arguably … Continued

While the deadline to fill out the 2020 United States Census is currently up in the air, you shouldn’t wait to complete it. Why? Well, here’s two reasons: (1) the state of Mississippi receives $5,000 in federal dollars per year … Continued

After consecutive days under 200, the Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting 589 new cases of COVID-19.  Today’s report brings the state’s total number of cases up to 97,638. With the confirmation of *36 additional deaths, 2,957 Mississippians have … Continued

Preliminary events for the 2020 Sanderson Farms Championship are underway, and while you may not be able to attend this year’s tournament, through the ongoing “All in for Children’s” campaign, you can still help support Blair E. Batson Children’s hospital. … Continued

The Secretary of State’s Office will host the first of five public hearings regarding Initiative Measure No. 65 (medical marijuana) in Oxford on Wednesday, September 30, 2020. The event will be held at The Gertrude Castellow Ford Center for the Performing … Continued

A correctional supervisor at the South Mississippi Correctional Institution in Greene County is facing criminal charges and the loss of her job as Commissioner Burl Cain continues implementing changes to make the prison system safer. Lt. LaShawn Lynette Coleman, 53, … Continued

Monday marked the beginning of Manufacturing Week in Mississippi,  highlighting the work being done to promote a strong manufacturing climate in the Magnolia State. “Manufacturing is the engine that powers Mississippi’s economy,” said Governor Tate Reeves in his signed proclamation. “The … Continued