Kimberly-Clark, maker of essential products including Huggies®, Kleenex®, Cottonelle®, Depend® and WypAll® brands, has approved a significant investment in its Corinth manufacturing facility, the second major investment in the past 12 months, to further expand capacity and bring industry leading … Continued
Governor Tate Reeves has added the following 13 counties to the “Safe Recovery” order which places hotspot areas under a mask mandate and stricter social distancing guidelines: Adams, Amite, Coahoma, Franklin, Jefferson, Kemper, Monroe, Noxubee, Oktibbeha, Quitman, Scott, Sunflower, and … Continued
The U.S. Senate has confirmed Taylor McNeel of Pascagoula as the newest jurist for the Southern District of Mississippi. McNeel was appointed by President Trump back in June upon the recommendation of Mississippi Senators Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith. “Taylor … Continued
State Auditor Shad White has issued a demand letter to Ole Miss Professor James Thomas. White released the following statement: “Today my office issued a demand for $1,912.42 ($946.74 principal and $965.68 interest and investigative costs) to Prof. James Thomas … Continued
For the 7th straight day, the Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting over 1,000 new cases of COVID-19. Today’s report of 1,141 new cases brings the state’s total up to 154,411. With the confirmation of *29 additional deaths, 3,836 … Continued
After 39 years of service to law enforcement, with five as Hattiesburg’s top cop, Hattiesburg’s Police Chief Anthony Parker will retire at the end of the year. “It has been an honor and a privilege to serve as Hattiesburg’s chief … Continued
As Southern Miss continues to look for its next head football coach, it’s being reported that former Arkansas head coach Bret Bielema is a serious candidate for the job. According to Steven Godfrey, Jr. of Banner Society, the current outside … Continued
Overall hospitalizations in Mississippi have reached a new peak. Amid rising case numbers, the state’s healthcare system is continuing to see an increased level of stress with hospitalizations now up to 1,008. State Health Officer Dr. Thomas Dobbs posted the … Continued
The Mississippi Highway Patrol has wrapped up its Thanksgiving Enforcement Period. From Wednesday through Sunday, all available troopers were posted on state and federal highways to crack down on speeding and distracted driving. Throughout the period, troopers issued 5,922 citations … Continued
U.S. Air Force Capt. Cole Stegeman (left), 49th Fighter Training Squadron instructor pilot, and 1st Lt. Jared Rackers, 49th FTS Introduction to Fighter Fundamentals graduate, prepare for a flight in a T-38 Talon Nov. 11, 2020, on Columbus Air Force … Continued