The U.S. Senate late Thursday approved a resolution introduced by U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) that establishes Sept. 20-26, 2020, as “Gold Star Families Remembrance Week” to honor the families of fallen members of the Armed Forces. Gold Star Families … Continued
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration continues to warn consumers and health care professionals not to use certain alcohol-based hand sanitizers due to the dangerous presence of methanol, or wood alcohol – a substance often used to create fuel and antifreeze that … Continued
Last week, a Federal Grand Jury issued an indictment charging 31-year-old Joseph D. Sonnier of Gautier with four counts of assault on an officer or employee of the government, one count of felon in possession of a firearm and four … Continued
This week, Atmos Energy joined Public Service Commissioners Brandon Presley & Dane Maxwell as well as President Mark Keenum of Mississippi State University, at the Mississippi Horse Park to announce an expansion of natural gas service in the city of … Continued
After a week engulfed by single-day case numbers north of four digits, the Mississippi State Department of Health has confirmed 672 new, positive COVID-19 cases with 10 deaths. That brings the total amount of cases in Mississippi to 60,553 with … Continued
U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) advocated the release of coronavirus emergency funding intended to support physician training programs to strengthen and maintain a healthcare workforce in rural communities. Hyde-Smith and eight of her colleagues issued a letter to Health and … Continued
Mississippi residents age 12 and above can complete their Hunter Education requirement online. The internet course, Today’s Hunter in Mississippi is video narrated and interactive. The certificate from the online course can be presented as a digital or paper copy to license … Continued
The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) has reported new 1,134 new cases of COVID-19 with 30 deaths. As the outbreak in Mississippi continues to worsen, the total numbers sit at 59,881 positive cases and 1,693 coronavirus-induced deaths. Hospital numbers … Continued
Mississippi Corrections Commissioner Burl Cain announces the appointments of Timothy J. Morris as superintendent at the Mississippi State Penitentiary at Parchman and Andrew Mills as interim superintendent at the South Mississippi Correctional Institution in Leakesville. “The MDOC is committed more … Continued
Another life has been saved by an officer’s heroic efforts. Earlier this week, Conservation Officer Brian Tallent, with the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, saved the life of an attempted murder victim. Related story Now, Trooper Eric Stingley of H-35 in Scott … Continued