As part of its effort to improve access to broadband internet in Mississippi, the Public Service Commission has voted to establish the “Connect Mississippi Committee.” According to the PSC, the 13-member committee will consist of representatives from significant sectors of … Continued
GreenServ, Inc., regulated medical waste and secure document destruction company, is increasing its presence in Mississippi by locating processing operations and corporate headquarters in Batesville. The project is a $6 million corporate investment and will create 45 jobs. “GreenServ is … Continued
The FDA warns not to use hand sanitizer products containing methanol or wood alcohol, which can be toxic when absorbed through the skin and life-threatening when ingested. The agency says, “We’ve seen an increase in hand sanitizer products that have … Continued
If you have not already filled out the 2020 United States Census, you need to. Why? Well, here’s two reasons: (1) the state of Mississippi receives $5,000 in federal dollars per year for each citizen accounted for, and (2) Title … Continued
Monday’s decrease in new COVID-19 cases in Mississippi turned out to be a blip as opposed to a trend as the Department of Health has confirmed 957 new cases today along with 44 additional deaths. This brings the state’s total … Continued
The leaders of both chambers in the Mississippi Legislature have tested positive for COVID-19. Following the recent announcement that Speaker of the House Philip Gunn and several other House members had tested positive, Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann has also tested … Continued
After a handful of lawmakers recently tested positive for COVID-19, Governor Tate Reeves announced yesterday that he and his family had been tested for the virus. This morning, the first-term governor went to social media to inform his followers that … Continued
Mississippi Congressman Bennie G. Thompson and California Congressman Lou Correa sent a letter to the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) calling on him to issue a requirement for airline passengers to wear masks in order to go through airport security … Continued
State Auditor Shad White announced the Auditor’s office concluded four cases with guilty verdicts for embezzlement and returned nearly $150,000 to taxpayers last month. George Nangah was convicted of embezzlement in Judge Jimmy McClure’s chambers of Tate County Circuit Court. … Continued
A man serving life for capital murder in Copiah County escaped from Parchman on Sunday and there is a reward. A reward of up to $2,500 is being offered for information leading to the capture of 40-year-old Arthur Lestrick. Lestrick, who … Continued