Governor Phil Bryant has announced 17 projects totaling more than $20.85 million that will be funded through the most recent Phase II Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act (GOMESA) disbursement. GOMESA was created in 2006 by Congress and shares leasing … Continued
As dry conditions continue across the state, the number of counties placed under a burn ban has increased to 13. The list of affected counties can be seen below, courtesy of the Mississippi Forestry Commission. During a burn ban, “anything with … Continued
Week 5 of the college football season has arrived. Ole Miss and Mississippi State will each head east for the weekened to face both of the ranked teams in Mississippi’s neighboring state, while USM opens C-USA play at home. Below, … Continued
After record flooding in the area, the Mississippi Department of Wildlife has released their criteria for deer hunting in the South Delta region. According to the MDWFP, data collection, including hunter observation and harvest data, will be imperative over the next … Continued
FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers will open beginning today (Friday, September 27th) in Warren and Lowndes counties to provide one-on-one assistance to Mississippians affected by the storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and flooding which occurred from February 22 to March 29, 2019. Recovery specialists … Continued
State Auditor Shad White has announced that Special Agents from his office arrested Newton County Supervisor Glenn Hollingsworth after he was indicted for fraudulently obtaining public funds by a grand jury assembled by District Attorney for the 8th District Steven S. … Continued
Story by SportsTalk Mississippi Ole Miss Beat Reporter Brian Scott Rippee Matt Corral was at practice for the team period portions of practice on Wednesday, head coach Matt Luke said. The redshirt freshman quarterback’s presence was primarily for game-planning purposes … Continued
Republican Tate Reeves and Democrat Jim Hood have each picked up key endorsements in the race for Governor. Earlier this week at the NRA’s national police shooting competition in Mississippi, the Mississippi Police Benevolent Association announced their support for Reeves. … Continued
The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) has confirmed Mississippi’s first vaping-associated death. The only detail provided about the individual who passed away was that they were under the age of 30. So far, Mississippi has four identified cases of serious … Continued
The Mississippi Tourism Association (MTA) recognized the impact and accomplishments of the state’s tourism industry at the Governor’s Conference on Tourism held at the Trotter Convention Center in Columbus, Miss. on Sept. 22-24, 2019. This annual educational and professional development … Continued