Photo Courtesy of Mississippi State University Students who graduated this past May more than likely experienced a virtual commencement due to COVID-19, however, that won’t be the case for Mississippi State students set to graduate this fall. On Friday afternoon, … Continued
An NCAA investigation stemming from several violations has resulted in sanctions being placed on the Jackson State athletic program. The violations, which include the baseball and football programs, predate the new regime under Deion Sanders. According to JSU, the “violations … Continued
Law enforcement officials are continuing to investigate the murder of a Jackson County Judge that occurred on Wednesday. Jackson County Justice Court Judge Sheila Osgood was found stabbed to death inside of her Moss Point home Wednesday morning. According to … Continued
The following op-ed was written and submitted by Congressman Steven Palazzo (MS-04) Mississippi has long been a safe place for families to raise their children; however, if ballot Initiative 65 is adopted, our way of life will be put in … Continued
The Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting 795 new cases of COVID-19. Today’s report brings the state’s total up to 113,876. With the confirmation of 7 additional deaths, 3,238 Mississippians have now passed away from the virus. Overall hospitalizations … Continued
The Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) announced Thursday that its investigators have seized $69,000 in illegal funds from both inmates and their accomplices on the outside. According to the report, prisoners have been using electronic money transfers to finance the smuggling … Continued
The Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting 958 new cases of COVID-19. Today’s report — the highest increase this week — brings the state’s total up to 113,081. With the confirmation of 8 additional death, 3,231 Mississippians have now … Continued
This morning, the Senate Judiciary Committee advanced the confirmation process of Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett by a final vote of 12-0 — with all 10 Democrats on the committee boycotting the action. After a few more procedural steps … Continued
After a seven-year hiatus, Southwest Airlines will be returning to Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) come 2021. The Jackson Municipal Airport Authority (JMAA) made the announcement on Thursday morning. “The JMAA is thrilled to welcome back Southwest Airlines, and … Continued
Health officials continue to stress the importance of getting your flu shot in 2020. With that in mind, the Mississippi State Department of Health is reminding you that flu shots are now available for children and qualifying adults at all … Continued