National, state and local law enforcement agencies are joining forces to issue a strong warning that the deadly substance known as fentanyl has been linked to a recent string of overdoses and deaths in North Mississippi. The joint warning comes … Continued
Following Monday’s introduction, “Coach Prime”, as he requested to be called, met the media for the first time as the head football coach at Jackson State this morning to offer some insight into what the Tigers will look like under … Continued
Photo courtesy of the Mississippi Songwriters Alliance The second-ever class to be inducted into the Mississippi Songwriters Hall of Fame features four big names in B.B. King, Jimmy Buffett, Mac McAnally, and Tommy Barnes. B.B. King B.B. King isn’t commonly … Continued
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, agriculture is the most dangerous of any industry sector in America. 574 fatalities were reported in 2018, which equals 23.4 deaths per 100,000 workers. Farmers, ranchers, and foresters incorporate physically and mentally demanding … Continued
Congressman Steven Palazzo has signed Heritage Action’s Police Pledge in support of police officers and law enforcement officials in south Mississippi and opposing any efforts to “Defund the Police.” “I will always stand with our law enforcement officials who hold the thin … Continued
With less than 10 days left to fill out the 2020 United States Census, you really need to take the time to complete it if you haven’t already done so. Why? Well, here’s two reasons: (1) the state of Mississippi … Continued
Voters will go to the polls Tuesday, September 22nd, to choose new legislative leaders. The special election will also give officials a chance to work out COVID-19 processes and procedures ahead of the November 3rd General Election. Tuesday, voters will … Continued
There will soon be new leadership at the Mississippi Republican Party as an election will be held to replace current Chairman Lucien Smith at an upcoming State Executive Committee meeting. Smith has served in the role since his election in October … Continued
Commissioner Burl Cain announced that the Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) has suspended or dismissed five employees, including the chief of security, a warden, and a corrections commander, and banned five others from the Central Mississippi Correctional Facility in an … Continued
No COVID-19-related deaths were included in today’s report from the Mississippi State Department of Health. Today’s report does include 192 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the state’s total up to 93,556. To date, 2,810 Mississippians have passed away from the … Continued