As the year 2020 started out, the Mississippi Department of Corrections took the heat in the first month. Inmates were killing and getting killed with gang activity picking up in prisons across the state especially at Parchman. But then things … Continued
Limited office visits will begin in July for individuals on probation, parole, house arrest, or other forms of community supervision. Community supervision also includes earned release supervision (ERS), conditional medical release (CMR), an interstate compact, which covers individuals convicted in … Continued
With more COVID-19-related questions than answers at this time, the Mississippi High School Activities Association is keeping all options on the table with the 2020 high school football season quickly approaching. During a Tuesday meeting of the MHSAA executive council, … Continued
On Sunday, the Mississippi Legislature made history with the passage of HB 1796, which retires the current state flag, and today, Governor Tate Reeves solidified that piece of history with his signature. Reeves previously admitted that he was “torn” on … Continued
On Sunday, the Mississippi Legislature made history with the passage of HB 1796, which retires the current state flag, and today, Governor Tate Reeves solidified that piece of history with his signature. Reeves previously admitted that he was “torn” on … Continued
The Mississippi Braves will not be having a 2020 season. Earlier today, Minor League Baseball announced that the entire 2020 season will be cancelled due to concerns from the novel coronavirus. “I want to thank all of the great M-Braves … Continued
In 2014, Phil Bryant led the effort to add “In God We Trust” to the Mississippi state seal, and now, the former governor is all on board to add those same four words to a new state flag. “I think … Continued
The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is reporting 680 new cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi bringing the total number of positive cases since March 11th to 27, 247. 14 new deaths have also been reported bringing the total number … Continued
Mississippians planning on traveling to the tri-state area need to be aware of a new COVID-19-related travel advisory. According to an announcement from New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy & Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont, Mississippi has … Continued
58-year-old Herman David Wiley died Saturday at Merit Health Central. He is the 36th inmate since January 26th to die while in state custody. Wiley was serving time for committed two different sex crimes in DeSoto County 21 years ago … Continued