Earlier this month, lawmakers left the capitol following an extended 2020 legislative session in Mississippi, but they will likely be called back at some point this summer. While many key bills were signed into law, Governor Tate Reeves chose to … Continued
Speaker of the House Philip Gunn has become the first to name his three appointees to the commission that will design the proposal for a new state flag. Speaker Gunn’s selections include: Oxford Mayor Robyn Tannehill “Robyn’s background as a … Continued
Governor Tate Reeves announced his appointment of Grady Franklin “Gray” Tollison as circuit court judge for the 3rd Circuit Court District, Place 1. From the courtroom to the Capitol, Gray has a proven history of fighting for our state and … Continued
Former Ole Miss and Auburn football coach Tommy Tuberville defeated Former U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions in an Alabama Senate GOP Primary run-off on Tuesday. Speaking in an exclusive interview on “Fox and Friends”, Tuberville said he is running for … Continued
Attorney General Lynn Fitch announced Jonestown Mayor Kenneth Lester entered a guilty plea Friday in Coahoma County Circuit Court on four counts of embezzlement for converting various public funds for his own use. “Public officials are entrusted to be good … Continued
As Mississippi faces some of the hottest temperatures we’ve seen this year, workers performing activities in high temperatures and humid conditions are at risk for heat-related illness. Symptoms of heat-related illness include fainting, dizziness, nausea, and muscle spasms. Keep workers … Continued
Thirty-six freshman Mississippi State architecture students are showcasing their final first-year studio projects Aug. 28-Oct. 1 in an “Emmett Till River Site Memorial” poster exhibition at the Emmett Till Interpretive Center in Tallahatchie County. Through a spring 2020 semester partnership … Continued
Photo courtesy of MEMA During today’s press briefing, Governor Tate Reeves and the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency announced the launch of a program to aid cities and counties in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. The ‘MEMA COVID-19 Emergency Relief … Continued
The high school football season in Mississippi will be delayed by two weeks. Tuesday afternoon, the executive council of the Mississippi High School Activities Association voted to delay the start of the 2020 season with practices now beginning on August … Continued
The University of Southern Mississippi has announced its academic plan for the fall of 2020. Not only will face masks be required, but there will be modifications to the classroom setup as the university plans to provide a welcoming, interactive, … Continued