The annual preparations for holiday gatherings normally focus on menu and decorations, but COVID-19 has shifted attention to the logistics of making get-togethers safe for all. Everybody can take steps to ensure that holiday celebrations are meaningful and safe, a … Continued
A recent undercover human trafficking operation in North Mississippi resulted in six arrests. Conducted by the Mississippi Attorney General’s Office and the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation’s Special Victims Unit, the operation took place on Friday in Oxford and the following six … Continued
During a Facebook Live session, as he continues to self-isolate, Governor Tate Reeves announced the addition of seven new counties that will be placed under his latest executive order, and he unveiled his FY 2022 budget recommendation. At the beginning … Continued
(Image Source: Jim Pace Facebook) Mississippi native and former sports car racer Jim Pace has passed away at the age of 59 due to complications from COVID-19. Pace, who was raised in Monticello, made his professional racing debut in 1988, … Continued
Last week, Governor Tate Reeves said that Mississippi would not be participating in a nationwide lockdown if President-elect Joe Biden were to enforce one, and now, it seems as if one of the state’s top health experts is backing that … Continued
Secretary of State Michael Watson is reminding you that today is the deadline for agriculture producers to apply for funding through the Mississippi Agriculture Stabilization Act (“MASA”). MASA is a self-certified application program for assistance due to the negative effects of … Continued
After four games on the SEC slate were pushed back this past Saturday due to COVID-19, Ole Miss’ scheduled visit to College Station this weekend has now been postponed. Texas A&M was among the affected programs on Saturday, and according … Continued
The Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting 589 new cases of COVID-19. Today’s report — which follows heightened totals on Saturday (1,370) & Sunday (969) — brings the state’s total number of cases up to 134,898. With the confirmation … Continued
As the number of COVID-19 cases rises across the U.S., an easy-to-use online tool has been developed to determine risk in a specific area. The map shows the risk level of attending an event, given the event size and location. The … Continued
During the 2020–2021 hunting season, all deer harvested in counties and dates listed below must be submitted for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) sampling by 10 p.m. on the day of harvest. According to the Mississippi Department of the Wildlife, Fisheries, … Continued