The effort to shrink the digital divide in Mississippi continues as CARES Act funding is beginning to bring broadband to rural areas. Over the summer, the passage of the ‘COVID-19 Connectivity Act’ led to the allocation of $65 million to … Continued
Thanksgiving is normally a time for getting the whole family together, but as you well know, nothing about 2020 is normal. With the coronavirus pandemic continuing to spike in Mississippi and across the country, health officials are recommending that you … Continued
The Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting 1,593 new cases of COVID-19. Today’s report — one of the highest one-day rises since the onset of the pandemic — brings the state’s total up to 137,396. With the confirmation of … Continued
Photo: Wreaths lay on the graves of fallen service members at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia, on Dec. 15, 2012. The Wreaths Across America event has been canceled for 2020. (Photo by E.J. Hersom) On Monday, it was announced … Continued
Commercial and charter fishermen who suffered significant losses due to the pandemic can apply for financial assistance through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act. To be eligible for the program, you must meet the following criteria: Resident of … Continued
Ole Miss head basketball coach Kermit Davis has tested positive for COVID-19. A statement from the program explained that Davis is awaiting confirmation on a second test after a test Monday came back positive. Davis’ isolation period would cause him … Continued
Mardi Gras 2021 “Not canceled, just different” are the words posted to the top of the official City of New Orleans Mardi Gras website. The city says, “Mardi Gras parades of any kind will not be permitted because large gatherings have proven … Continued
The U.S. Senate has voted to confirm Kristi Johnson as the new U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Mississippi. By a 53-43 margin, the chamber confirmed Johnson, who was appointed by President Trump upon the recommendation of Mississippi’s … Continued
Photo courtesy of USM Athletics Southern Miss will move forward with the remainder of the 2020 season without senior quarterback Jack Abraham. The preseason All-C-USA signal-caller hasn’t played since suffering a concussion in the team’s Halloween loss to Rice, and … Continued
The Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting 905 new cases of COVID-19. Today’s report — the 7th out of the last 8 days over 900 — brings the state’s total up to 135,803. With the confirmation of 36 additional … Continued