This year, both State Veterans Memorial Cemeteries at Newton and Kilmichael will host private ceremonies for families with loved ones buried at both locations. The events will be held today, December 19th at 11 a.m. “We must do our part … Continued
Former Southern Miss starting quarterback Jack Abraham is heading to Starkville. The former 3-star out of Oxford announced, via his Twitter, that he will be transferring to Mississippi State. Ready to get to work! #HailState pic.twitter.com/QMk4LatPfB — Jack Abraham (@jackabraham30) … Continued
Thursday, State Auditor Shad White revealed the results of an audit that showed what he called “widespread misspending” by previous agency leadership within the Mississippi Department of Corrections. The audit was requested by new Commissioner Burl Cain, who was not … Continued
More and more Mississippians are tipping off investigators about possible child predators, and their efforts are paying off. Attorney General Lynn Fitch says cyber tips are up by 30% as predators attempt to exploit children that are already more vulnerable … Continued
The Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting 2,507 new cases of COVID-19. Today’s report—the fourth straight day over 2,000—brings the state’s total number of cases up to 190,411. With the confirmation of *34 additional deaths, 4,354 Mississippians have now … Continued
The first $800-million of state lottery money is designated for roads and bridges, and MDOT wasted no time putting that to use. 3 of the 7 projects they’ve announced recently are funded by the lottery. The awarded contracts for the … Continued
A Natchez man who beat a 4-year-old to death in June has been indicted. Lakeisha Marie Jones and James Christopher Anderson (Image courtesy of the Natchez Police Department) Armani Hill died on June 5th in Natchez after receiving a beating so severe … Continued
The Mississippi office of NFIB, the state’s leading small business advocacy organization has presented its coveted Guardian of Small Business award to Mississippi House Speaker Philip Gunn and state Senator Nicole Boyd. House Speaker Philip Gunn receives award from NFIB … Continued
Photo courtesy of Ole Miss Athletics Elijah Moore, Ole Miss’ top target and one of the leading receivers in all of college football, has announced that he will opt out of the remainder of the 2020 season in order to … Continued
The ongoing dispute between Governor Tate Reeves and leadership in the state House of Representatives regarding a portion of CARES Act funding has come to an end with the Mississippi Supreme Court ruling in favor of the governor. The decision by the … Continued