In the past two decades, more than 60,000 Mississippi tobacco users have registered with the Mississippi Tobacco Quitline, a telephone-based tobacco cessation service that helps users quit. “Mississippi’s Tobacco Quitline consistently rates as one of the top Quitlines in the … Continued
Today, Congressman Michael Guest recognized American soldiers who were prisoners of war (POW) or are listed as missing in action (MIA) for POW/MIA Recognition Day. POW/MIA Recognition Day is commemorated on the third Friday of every September and serves as … Continued
U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today announced her support for bipartisan legislation to prosecute fraudulent online hotel reservation sites that target unsuspecting consumers through bogus websites and online ads. The Stop Online Booking Scams Act of 2019 (S.2229) would use … Continued
We’ve already reached week 4 of the college football season. Ole Miss welcomes an opponent from the pacific coast, Mississippi State opens conference play and Southern Miss will try to pull off a historic upset. Check out a preview for … Continued
WDAM, reports one person is dead following an explosion in Wayne County Friday morning, according to Sheriff Jody Ashley. District 2 Supervisor Joe Dyess described it as a “pipeline explosion” and said it happened Friday morning in the area of … Continued
An online auction of 300 tax-forfeited properties in Forrest County valued at $1,685,202 is now open. Bids may be submitted through the Secretary of State’s online auction portal until 11:59 p.m. CST on Wednesday, October 16, 2019. “Tax-forfeited property auctions … Continued
The Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce, the Office of Governor Phil Bryant, the Mississippi Development Authority, and the Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation hosted a trade delegation from Taiwan which resulted in letters of intent being signed for the purchase … Continued
The Mississippi State Board of Education recently accepted recommendations to begin the process of eliminating the U.S. History ‘end-of-course’ exam. The SBE is now seeking input from you as the ‘public comment process’ has begun. While U.S. History would remain a required course for … Continued
Photo courtesy of Sanderson Farms Championship The 52nd annual Sanderson Farms Championship teed off at the Country Club of Jackson this morning. This year’s field is headlined by some of the top players on the PGA Tour thanks to the … Continued
A burn ban is now in effect for Adams County. Due to recent dry conditions, the Mississippi Forestry Commission has implemented the ban, which is effective immediately and will last until October 19th. The commission’s website provides a detailed list … Continued