Mardi Gras 2021 “Not canceled, just different” are the words posted to the top of the official City of New Orleans Mardi Gras website. The city says, “Mardi Gras parades of any kind will not be permitted because large gatherings have proven … Continued
The U.S. Senate has voted to confirm Kristi Johnson as the new U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Mississippi. By a 53-43 margin, the chamber confirmed Johnson, who was appointed by President Trump upon the recommendation of Mississippi’s … Continued
Photo courtesy of USM Athletics Southern Miss will move forward with the remainder of the 2020 season without senior quarterback Jack Abraham. The preseason All-C-USA signal-caller hasn’t played since suffering a concussion in the team’s Halloween loss to Rice, and … Continued
The Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting 905 new cases of COVID-19. Today’s report — the 7th out of the last 8 days over 900 — brings the state’s total up to 135,803. With the confirmation of 36 additional … Continued
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