58-year-old Herman David Wiley died Saturday at Merit Health Central. He is the 36th inmate since January 26th to die while in state custody. Wiley was serving time for committed two different sex crimes in DeSoto County 21 years ago … Continued
With Sunday’s vote by the legislature to remove the Mississippi state flag, the passage of another important bill on Monday may have flown a bit under the radar. The “COVID-19 Connectivity Act”, authored by Senator Joel Carter, will provide $75 … Continued
This afternoon, Governor Tate Reeves will sign the bill to remove Mississippi’s state flag. After the bill was passed by the legislature over the weekend, the governor will put pen to paper at 5 p.m. When he does, the Department … Continued
It’s is going to be extremely hot, and according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Jackson, most of the state will experience heat index readings from 100 to 107 degrees. The NWS says, “During hot and humid weather, your … Continued
A program, called RAMP, which provides rental assistance to eligible Mississippians, is now available through the Mississippi Home Corporation (MHC). MHC will be partnering with MUTEH, Inc., Central MS Continuum of Care, and the Open Doors Homeless Coalition to administer … Continued
picture courtesy of movies on the mississippi As we are still living in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, one Mississippi town is making it possible for movie lovers to visit the theatre without having to be in harm’s way. … Continued
Photo courtesy of Ingalls Shipbuilding Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula has been awarded a sizable contract by the U.S. Navy. The $936 million contract will fund the construction of a DDG-51 Flight III Destroyer (guided-missile destroyer). Mississippi Senators Roger Wicker & … Continued
Yesterday, the Mississippi Legislature made a mark in history when both chambers voted to take down the state’s flag, one that featured the Confederate battle emblem, and replace it. Below, you will find a running list of people’s reactions to … Continued
Mississippi Veterans Affairs (MSVA) Executive Director Stacey Pickering is receiving a promotion. Pickering has been named the vice president of the National Association of State Directors of Veterans Affairs (NASDVA) – Southeast Region. “I am honored to represent Mississippi and … Continued
Mississippi continues to see a high number of new COVID-19 cases. The Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting 675 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the state’s total number of cases up to 26,567. 1,059 Mississippians have passed away due … Continued