The Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting 944 new cases of COVID-19. Today’s report — the 4th day this week with under 1,000 new cases — brings the state’s total up to 70,930. With the confirmation of *32 additional … Continued
Detailing the results of two separate reports, State Auditor Shad White says that some public school records may be incomplete or contain errors, potentially skewing school program assessments or affecting local school district funding. In an announcement Thursday afternoon, White … Continued
Due to possible salmonella contamination, a variety of cheese dips and spreads sold at Kroger are being recalled. Kroger says the recall is due to onions being an ingredient in the dips and spreads which may be contaminated with salmonella. … Continued
The USDA’s Coronavirus Food Assistance Program provides direct relief to producers who faced price declines and additional marketing costs due to COVID-19. USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue has announced that the deadline to apply for has been extended to September 11th. … Continued
Rolls-Royce is already at work on Mississippi’s Gulf Coast, but soon it will grow to add new jobs and better equip the Navy. Rolls-Royce and the Defense Production Act (DPA) Title III office will invest millions to upgrade the company’s … Continued
The Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS) has announced that $47 million in CARES Act funding will go to assist the state’s child care centers. Most child care centers across Mississippi have been forced to shut down for extended periods … Continued
President Donald Trump has announced a peace agreement between Israel and the United Arab Emirates. Trump said, “By uniting two of America’s closest and most capable partners in the region, something which was said could not be done, this deal … Continued
Photo Courtesy of The Gulf South Conference The Gulf South Conference (GSC), the parent conference of both Delta State University and Mississippi College, has announced its plan for the fall sports season. “The Gulf South Conference will postpone competition in … Continued
The Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting 612 new cases of COVID-19 — the third time in the last four days that less than 1,000 new cases have been reported. Today’s report brings Mississippi’s total number of cases up … Continued
With the school year underway, be sure to practice extra caution as buses return to Mississippi roadways. Alongside the Mississippi Department of Education, the Mississippi Highway Patrol has launched Operation S.T.O.P. (Safe Transport Of Passengers) to crack down on speeding … Continued