The recent protests across the country and the state, stemming from the death of George Floyd, have reignited the debate over the design of Mississippi’s flag. As the only state flag to carry the Confederate battle emblem, calls for change … Continued
Photos by Bailey Martin On Saturday afternoon, thousands of protesters gathered outside of the Governor’s Mansion in downtown Jackson to march in support of Black Lives Matter. People of all ages and races gathered outside of the mansion with various … Continued
The Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting the state’s largest one-day rise in the number of new COVID-19 cases. This morning’s report of 498 new cases brings the state’s total number of cases up to 17,768. 837 Mississippians have … Continued
Photo by A. Danielle Thomas – Courtesy of Mississippi National Guard The 400 Mississippi National Guard Service Members deployed to D.C. have returned home. After being mobilized to the nation’s capital last week to assist local law enforcement in the midst … Continued
Permanent driver license stations are reopening today with limited services and adherence to social distancing guidelines. The following services will be available at permanent driver license stations: • CDL Transactions • Out of State Transfers • New Credentials • New … Continued
The Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum opens its facilities following closure due to COVID-19. The Museum will resume normal operating hours from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday. “I’m glad to welcome visitors back to the Mississippi Agriculture … Continued
Schools across the nation are learning to adapt due to the coronavirus pandemic, and Lobaki, Inc. out of Jackson is using virtual reality to enhance the distance learning style. Lobaki has already implemented virtual reality labs within 30 schools in … Continued
The Mississippi State Department of Health and the University of Mississippi Medical Center have announced mobile COVID-19 testing sites for the upcoming week. Anyone can be tested who is experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, including fever, cough, shortness of breath or sore … Continued
Article provided by Brett Kittredge, Mississippi Center for Public Policy Legislation to make it easier for military spouses to obtain an occupational license when they move to Mississippi will be among the item’s legislators will be able to consider when they … Continued
When the University of Mississippi Medical Center hits a new daily high on hospitalizations of confirmed and suspected COVID-19 patients, it’s a constant reminder of the complexities that go far beyond practicing medicine in a pandemic. Heidi Logan, nurse on … Continued