The number of COVID-19 cases in Mississippi has surpassed 50,000. Today’s report of 1,434 new cases brings the state’s total up to 51,097. With the confirmation of 17 additional deaths, 1,480 Mississippians have now passed away from the virus. Hospitalizations … Continued
Mississippi Agriculture and Commerce Commissioner Andy Gipson announced the completion of the multi-million dollar renovation project to the Mississippi Coliseum five months ahead of schedule. “I am excited to announce the early completion of renovations to the Coliseum on the … Continued
Mississippi companies have stepped up to provide much-needed personal protective equipment (PPE) during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Governor’s Commission for Economic Recovery has created a one-stop-shop which enables you to buy local and stay protected. Your business can possibly become a distributor. Here … Continued
Two days after the Mississippi flag commission held its first meeting, Governor Tate Reeves has announced his appointees. After missing the July 15th deadline outlined in the bill that created the commission and retired the now-former Mississippi state flag, the … Continued
After hinting at the idea Thursday, Governor Tate Reeves has announced restrictions on bars across the state as COVID-19 cases rise among Mississippi’s younger population. An amended version of the statewide ‘Safe Return’ order now places the following limits on … Continued
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) and the Office of Teaching and Leading today announced that Debra Houghton, principal of Mannsdale Upper Elementary in the Madison County School District, has been selected as the 2020 Mississippi Administrator of the Year … Continued
The state’s number of new COVID-19 cases is back over 1,600. After one day below 1,000, the Department of Health is reporting 1,610 new cases of coronavirus in Mississippi. This brings the state’s total up to 49,663. With the confirmation … Continued
It looks like there will be a JUCO football season in Mississippi this fall after all. When the NJCAA decided to push its football season to the spring, the representative from the Mississippi Association of Community and Junior Colleges (MACJC) … Continued
Mississippi Supreme Court Chief Justice Mike Randolph on Thursday ordered that masks be worn by everyone in all courtrooms in the state to protect against the spread of COVID-19. “Public safety was a concern of the drafters of our Constitution … Continued
Marcus Bridges (left) and Desmond Fortenberry (right) Two inmates from Jefferson Davis County are on the run. Late Thursday night, Marcus Bridges and Desmond Fortenberry escaped from the Jefferson County Jail. According to a post from the county sheriff’s office, … Continued