The Mississippi Tourism Association (MTA) recognized the impact and accomplishments of the state’s tourism industry at the Governor’s Conference on Tourism held at the Trotter Convention Center in Columbus, Miss. on Sept. 22-24, 2019. This annual educational and professional development … Continued
A Mississippi Department of Transportation worker was killed in Franklin County on Tuesday. In a statement, MDOT confirmed that Mark Youngblood, a maintenance technician, died in a “tragic tractor accident” on Highway 84 on Tuesday. “My heart goes out to … Continued
Fishermen on Mississippi’s Gulf Coast will soon receive federal relief. The opening of the Bonnet Carré Spillway in February led to many negative effects on Mississippi’s Gulf Coast due to the introduction of freshwater into the Mississippi Sound. In May, … Continued
A whistleblower’s complaint alleging President Trump asked the President of Ukraine to investigate Joe Biden in exchange for security assistance is taking center stage. On Tuesday, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced a formal impeachment inquiry. Here is what some of … Continued
Photo courtesy of the City of Biloxi A bipartisan resolution introduced by Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith last week established this week (Sept. 22-29) as “Gold Star Families Remembrance Week” to honor the families of fallen members of the Armed Forces. The … Continued
(Written by Tina H. Hahn – University of Mississippi) The University of Mississippi, as well as the state and nation, lost one of its strongest voices of support with the passing of U.S. Senator Thad Cochran on May 30. Image … Continued
Photo courtesy of U.S. Coast Guard After a boat capsized in the Mississippi Sound on Saturday, the U.S. Coast Guard and a “good Samaritan” came to the rescue. According to the Coast Guard, Watchstanders at the Coast Guard Sector in … Continued
Today is National Voter Registration Day! Ahead of November 5th’s general elections in Mississippi, the voter registration deadline is October 7th. To learn more about getting registered to vote, visit the Secretary of State’s website – sos.ms.gov Prior to the … Continued
Individuals and households affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides, and mudslides from Feb. 22 – March 29, 2019, in Clay, Humphreys, Issaquena, Lowndes, Monroe, Sharkey, Warren and Yazoo counties in Mississippi are now eligible to register for federal … Continued
(Information provided by the Mississippi Department of Health) The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) has reported two additional identified cases of a vaping-related lung illness in Mississippi, bringing the state’s total to three. All three cases are in individuals … Continued