The Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES) announced that beginning the week of July 27, 2020 notification letters were mailed to claimants who are potentially eligible, instructing them how to file for the Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC) program. The … Continued
The Mississippi Supreme Court on Thursday, July 30, appointed retired Circuit Judge Richard W. McKenzie of Hattiesburg to preside over the Lincoln County case of State v. Marquis A. Flowers. Lincoln County Circuit Judges Michael Taylor and David Strong recused … Continued
Mississippi Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson announced that residents receiving unsolicited packages of seeds from China, or any foreign country, can now drop off the seeds at the Mississippi State University (MSU) Extension Office located in their county. … Continued
A deadline of Friday was set for school districts across the state to submit their reopening plans to Governor Tate Reeves and the Mississippi Department of Education. During his press briefing on Thursday, Governor Reeves said he plans to spend … Continued
Photo courtesy of the southeastern conference If the 2020 college football season does end up happening, members of the Southeastern Conference (SEC) will only be playing other SEC teams. First reported by AL.com and later confirmed by the SEC, the conference … Continued
Governor Tate Reeves announced that he is extending the social distancing measures under the Safe Return and county-specific executive orders to continue combating the rising cases of COVID-19 across the state. Consulting daily with state health officials on measured strategies … Continued
Mississippi’s Sales Tax Holiday gives you a chance to support local businesses and save money. It begins at 12:01 A.M. Friday and runs through 12:00 Midnight Saturday, August 1, 2020. The Mississippi Sales Tax Holiday was passed in the 2009 Legislative … Continued
Mississippi continues to lead the country in COVID-19 positivity rate with Thursday’s numbers just coming in. The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) reported 1,775 new cases of COVID-19 with 48 additional deaths, bringing the total numbers to 57,579 cases … Continued
This fall, Mississippi will have a chance to become the 34th state to legalize the use of marijuana for medicinal purposes, however, it won’t be easy as the November ballot will now contain not one but two medical marijuana options vying for your … Continued
The Mississippi Secretary of State’s Office is introducing the Tackle the Tape initiative, to increase economic opportunities for Mississippians by promoting competition and encouraging innovation and job growth. Image courtesy of the Mississippi Secretary of State’s Office The Secretary of State’s … Continued