More than a dozen disaster survivor assistance (DSA) specialists will be going door-to-door in the eight Mississippi counties designated for federal individual assistance in the wake of severe flooding brought-on by storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes that devastated the region … Continued
Here’s a look at your statewide forecast: To the north, mostly sunny with highs in the mid 90’s. Heat index readings between 100 and 104. Mostly clear tonight with lows in the upper 60’s. In central Mississippi, mostly sunny with … Continued
The entire state of Mississippi has been placed under a burn ban as dry conditions persist. At the request and advice of the Mississippi Forestry Commission (MFC), Governor Phil Bryant has signed a proclamation initiating a statewide burn ban, effective … Continued
Zimmer Biomet, a leading medical device manufacturer and supplier, is growing its distribution operations by locating a facility in Olive Branch. The project will create 100 additional jobs. “Zimmer Biomet’s decision to invest in Olive Branch is a shining example … Continued
Today at 5 p.m., the gates will open and the 160th Mississippi State Fair will officially begin. Held at the Mississippi Fairgrounds in downtown Jackson, the fair will run through October 14th with plenty of rides, food, music and much … Continued
Photo courtesy of the Scarlet Pearl Casino The largest single bet in Mississippi sportsbook history has been placed at the Scarlet Pearl Casino in D’Iberville. On Tuesday, Houston’s Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale brought a briefcase filled with $3.5 million into … Continued
Over the past two days, Mississippi’s capital city has played host to state and local officials, community leaders, investors, and U.S. government leaders for the Southeastern Regional Opportunity Zone Summit. Mississippi currently has over 100 ‘opportunity zones’, which were created … Continued
The animal rights group known as PETA is calling on Mississippi State to end the use of a live bulldog mascot at sporting events after Bully the bulldog, whose real name is Jak, was hit by Auburn RB JaTarvious Whitlow last … Continued
U.S. Senators Roy Blunt (Mo.) and Amy Klobuchar (Minn.), Chairman and Ranking Member of the Senate Rules Committee, and Mississippi Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith, a member of the committee, announced a new Senate leave policy for wounded warriors. The policy was … Continued
Photo courtesy of the Mississippi Aquarium An official opening date has been announced for the Mississippi Aquarium. Located in Gulfport, the 80,000 square foot aquarium will open on April 30, 2020, officials announced last Friday. The aquarium’s website has stated … Continued