The executive director of the Mississippi Fair Commission Steve Hutton was arrested on Wednesday afternoon for promoting prostitution. According to a news release from the Mississippi Public Affairs Division, Hutton, 54, was booked in the Madison County Detention Center. Hutton, … Continued
Mississippi’s schools are currently closed until at least April 17th, and Governor Tate Reeves has announced a timeline for a decision on whether the closure will be extended. During today’s press briefing, Governor Reeves said that he will provide “clear … Continued
Mississippi Blood Services needs your help in the midst of the coronavirus outbreak. Before one case of COVID-19 had been confirmed in Mississippi, the organization knew that its potential spread across the state could have a profound impact on its … Continued
Becky Currie is not only a member of the Mississippi House of Representatives, but she is also a registered nurse doing her best to help put a stop to the COVID-19 outbreak. On Wednesday, she joined Paul Gallo on The … Continued
Last week, state leaders announced that the 2020 legislative session would be delayed until further notice due to the massive breakout of COVID-19. Nevertheless, Speaker of the House Philip Gunn has been staying busier than ever. “I’m just as busy … Continued
88 new cases have been added to the states total making it 2,003, according to the Mississippi State Department of Health. 8 new deaths have also been added, making it 67 people having died from Coronavirus complications. There are 41 … Continued
Federal funding will assist community health centers in Mississippi. $17.25 million will be shared by 19 community health centers across the state as the COVID-19 outbreak continues. The funding comes as a result of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic … Continued
Fifteen nonprofit groups in Entergy Mississippi’s service area will share more than $385,000 from the company’s newly-created Mississippi Relief Fund. The fund will target grants to organizations that provide services to families and individuals that have been hit hard financially … Continued
Dr. Charles Robertson, assistant professor of anesthesiology, has built ventilators to use at the Medical Center in case of a shortage during the COVID-19 pandemic. Photo courtesy of UMMC By Karen Bascom – University of Mississippi Medical Center Office of Communications … Continued
After a since-deleted tweet from Mississippi State football coach Mike Leach sparked controversy on social media last week, AD John Cohen has released the following statement. “No matter the context, for many Americans the image of a noose is never … Continued