Graphic Courtesy of MEMA Hurricane Zeta made landfall in late October as a Category 2 storm, leaving millions of dollars worth of damage in its path. According to the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency, a Federal Disaster Request has been submitted … Continued
After consecutive days under 700, the Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting 1,092 new cases of COVID-19. Today’s report brings the state’s total number of cases up to 145,636. With the confirmation of *16 additional deaths, 3,745 Mississippians have … Continued
With 58 percent of the vote, Joseph Tubb has defeated Matthew Conoly in Tuesday’s special election runoff in District 87. Tubb replaces Billy Andrews who resigned in March because members of the House or Senate cannot draw state retirement while serving in … Continued
Mississippi students will soon have the opportunity to take part in a national cybersecurity initiative. Beginning at the end of February 2021, high school students will be able to register for the CyberStart America program — an online cybersecurity talent … Continued
Thanksgiving is a special holiday, but it also can carry a few hazards for pets. The American Veterinary Medical Association offers the following tips to keep your pets healthy and safe during the holiday season. Keep the feast on the table—not … Continued
Photo Courtesy of DSU Athletics On this exact day four years ago, we lost not only one of the best athletes to come out of Mississippi but one of the best humans to ever come from this state—Dave Meadow “Boo” Ferriss. … Continued
During a press briefing this afternoon, Governor Tate Reeves announced the expansion of his “Safe Recovery” order and discussed an update that he received from Washington in regards to the COVID-19 vaccine. The governor has now updated the order, which … Continued
For the third time this season, Southern Miss will have a game affected by COVID-19. COVID-19 concerns within the Golden Eagle football program has caused the cancellation of Friday’s matchup with UAB, according to a news release from USM Athletics. … Continued
The Mississippi Highway Patrol is preparing to protect the state’s roadways this Thanksgiving weekend. The MHP will begin its ‘2020 Thanksgiving Holiday Travel Enforcement Period’ tonight at midnight with troopers stationed on all state, federal and interstate systems to combat … Continued
The Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting 665 new cases of COVID-19. Today’s report — the second straight day under 700 — brings the state’s total number of cases up to 144,544. With the confirmation of *53 additional deaths, … Continued