This op-ed was written and submitted by Mississippi Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson The year 2020 will certainly be a year that will not be forgotten. Our usual way of life became any anything but normal due to the … Continued
New funds from the state lottery have allowed the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) to address much-needed maintenance projects and repave over 250 miles of highway across the state. MDOT received roughly $80 million in lottery funds and the Mississippi … Continued
Mississippi State took down Tulsa in the Armed Forces Bowl by a narrow 28-26 margin, but the final score won’t be the headline coming out of of Fort Worth. After the final seconds had ticked off the clock, a benches-clearing … Continued
A second round of economic impact payments is already underway. You may have already noticed the change to your bank balance. Wondering how much you’ll get? Taxpayers with up to $75,000 in adjusted gross income will receive $600; married couples … Continued
Photo courtesy of UMMC To date, over 20,000 Mississippians have gotten the COVID-19 vaccine as the Department of Health continues the early stages of its distribution plan. This according to data released by the MSDH, detailing the location of the … Continued
The Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting 2,756 new cases of COVID-19. Today’s report brings the state’s total number of cases up to 215,811. With the confirmation of *40 additional deaths, 4,787 Mississippians have now passed away from the … Continued
2020 was a year like no other as Mississippians have had to deal with everything from the COVID-19 pandemic to one of the busiest Atlantic hurricane seasons in history. Even amid the negative, the state found a way to move … Continued
It’s New Year’s Eve and that means it’s time for fireworks. Just make sure that you keep safety in mind tonight as you ring in the new year. While State Fire Marshal Mike Chaney encourages everyone to be safe, he … Continued
Three justices of the Mississippi Supreme Court who will begin new terms in 2021 will take the oath of office on Monday, January 4, at 11 a.m. in the En Banc Courtroom at the Gartin Justice Building in Jackson. Chief … Continued
Weeks after State Auditor Shad White issued a demand letter to controversial Ole Miss sociology professor James Thomas for allegedly participating in a strike back in September, a lawsuit has been filed in Hinds County against the auditor on Thomas’ … Continued