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
If the 2020 college football season does end up happening, members of the Southeastern Conference (SEC) will only be playing other SEC teams. According to AL.com, the conference has decided to postpone the start of the season to September 26, … 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
Left to Right: Colonel Steve Adcock, Private Brian Tallent, Major Jason Young, Lieutenant Colonel Jerry Carter. (Image courtesy of the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks) On Monday, Conservation Officer Brian Tallent was on routine patrol in Yalobusha County … Continued