The national Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Mississippi State Department of Health are closely monitoring an outbreak of respiratory illnesses caused by a novel (new) coronavirus, 2019-nCoV, in Wuhan City, China which has resulted in more … Continued
Governor Tate Reeves has signed House Bill 1 into law to fully fund the 2019 teacher pay raises. Teachers across the state received a $1,500 pay raise last year, but a coding error by the Mississippi Department of Education mistakenly … Continued
The Chairman of Mississippi’s Public Service Commission has been in Washington this week, voicing his support for an FCC proposal that could expand broadband access in Mississippi. PSC Chairman Dane Maxwell has met with White House and FCC officials to … Continued
(Information provided by Mississippi State University) A cold, the flu and other viruses can put a damper in anyone’s schedule. As executive director of MSU’s University Health Services, Dr. Cliff Story treats such illnesses daily, and he’s offering simple tips … Continued
Today, Governor Tate Reeves visited the Mississippi State Penitentiary at Parchman to personally inspect the conditions and speak with the Mississippians there. He was joined by Interim Corrections Commissioner Tommy Taylor and Vicksburg Mayor George Flaggs, who has been asked … Continued
Governor Tate Reeves visited the Mississippi State Penitentiary at Parchman on Thursday to personally inspect the conditions and speak with the Mississippians there. He was joined by Interim Corrections Commissioner Tommy Taylor and Vicksburg Mayor George Flaggs, who has been … Continued
Veteran Clinton Police Department officer Johnny Figures passed suddenly at his home, Friday, January 17th. Officer Figures’ patrol car, stationary in memoriam, in front of police headquarters. (Image courtesy of the Clinton Police Department) Office Figures joined the Clinton Police … Continued
Courtesy of U.S. Attorney Mike Hurst Two Long Beach, Mississippi men have been sentenced for their roles in a long-running odometer tampering scheme, the Department of Justice announced. U.S. District Judge Louis Guirola Jr. sentenced Oscar M. Baine, 42, to … Continued
The House of Representatives gaveled in at 9 AM. Before the announcing of the committees, the House voted to pass “HCR 3” that would allow for the 2020 State of the State Address to be held on Monday night, January … Continued
Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann and tourism professionals from the Mississippi Tourism Association (MTA) gathered today at the state Capitol to tout the impact of their industry on Mississippi’s economy. Though not in attendance, Governor Tate Reeves, a tourism supporter noted, … Continued