State Auditor Shad White has released the details of an audit into the Mississippi Department of Corrections, revealing “widespread misspending” by previous agency leadership. The audit, which examined the department’s spending from July 1, 2017 to December 31, 2019, was requested by … Continued
The MS coast is still recovering from the most active hurricane season on record. A bill that will help improve hurricane forecasting and flood mapping is getting support in the Senate. The legislation–introduced by MS Senator Roger Wicker–also has a … Continued
One of the defendants in what State Auditor Shad White has called the “largest public embezzlement case in state history” has pled guilty. According to a tweet from the state auditor, Brett DiBiase, the former pro wrestler, pled guilty to … Continued
The Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting 2,261 new COVID-19 cases. Today’s report—the third straight day back over 2,000—brings the state’s total up to 187,904. With the confirmation of 26 additional deaths, 4,320 Mississippians have now passed away from … Continued
(Image via Facebook/TougalooCollege) Within a 24-hour span, the world’s richest woman MacKenzie Scott has donated a combined $31 million to two of Mississippi’s HBCUs. On Tuesday, Alcorn State announced that the university had received a $25 million gift from Scott, … Continued
The following is an op-ed written by Chef and Mississippi restaurant owner Robert St. John regarding the impact of the pandemic on the industry and the need for Congress to approve aid for small and independent restaurants through the Restaurants … Continued
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) invites aspiring teachers to apply to the third cohort of the Mississippi Teacher Residency (MTR), which is a two-year program that combines college coursework and on-the-job training to prepare prospective educators for the teaching … Continued
Southern Miss new head football coach Will Hall has announced four additional members of his coaching staff: Austin Armstrong, Defensive Coordinator/Inside Linebackers – Armstrong spent the 2020 season as the inside linebackers coach at Louisiana-Lafayette. During his tenure with the … Continued
Governor Tate Reeves signed a proclamation Wednesday, designating Sunday, December 20th, as a voluntary statewide day of prayer, humility, and fasting. During the signing event at the Governor’s mansion, Reeves acknowledged the struggles of 2020. “It has been challenging, dare … Continued
Multiple arrests have been made following a recent contraband bust at the South Mississippi Correctional Institution that involved chicken wings, weed and other items. Corrections officials were able to recover 25 packages, some of which were made into footballs, that … Continued