Graphic Courtesy of SWAC The Southwestern Athletic Conference has voted to move all of its fall sports to the spring of 2021 due to safety concerns stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic. The conference’s decision will have a far-reaching impact in … Continued
According to the President of the Mississippi Bankers Association, Gordon Fellows, coins are the “new toilet paper” as the coin shortage continues across the country. “It’s sort of like the new toilet paper,” he explained. “The reality of it is … Continued
Mississippi Judicial College Executive Director Randy G. Pierce is this year’s recipient of the Chief Justice Award. The award, presented annually in July, recognizes individuals whose actions have significantly impacted the law, the administration of justice, and the people of … Continued
Sally Doty, the now-former state senator from Brookhaven, is stepping down from her legislative post after being appointed to Staff Director for the Mississippi Public Utilities Staff by Governor Tate Reeves. The Public Utilities Staff was created in 1990 in … Continued
As the unrest in Portland, Oregon grows, officials are calling on the Trump Administration to remove federal agents from the city. Earlier today, President Trump spoke from the Oval Office and said, “These are not protestors. People say protestors; these … Continued
The Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting 1,251 new cases of COVID-19 – the state’s largest one-day rise. Today’s report brings Mississippi’s total up to 43,889. 1,358 Mississippians have passed away from the virus following the confirmation of 3 additional … Continued
Ten Mississippi counties have been added to the governor’s executive order, which implements a mask mandate and additional social distancing guidelines in hotspot areas. The new counties added to the order include Bolivar, Covington, Forrest, Humphreys, Panola, Sharkey, Simpson, Tallahatchie, … Continued
Cruisin’ The Coast has made the #1 spot in USA TODAY’S Best Car Show competition. The event was nominated by a panel of experts that partnered with 10Best editors. Cruisin’ The Coast earned the top spot through a popular vote. … Continued
Over the weekend, 1,809 new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Mississippi. On Saturday, an additional 1,017 cases were reported with 14 deaths. On Sunday, 792 new cases were reported with 10 additional deaths. This brings the state’s total, since … Continued
The Small Business Optimism Index increased 6.2 points in June to 100.6 with eight of the 10 components improving and two declining. Owners anticipate improving sales as the economy continues to reopen with expectations rebounding to a net 13% after April’s lowest reading … Continued