Million Dollar Winner in Mississippi
Check your ticket! While there was no jackpot winner in last night’s Mega Millions drawing, one person who bought a ticket in Mississippi has won $1-million. The ticket purchased from an undisclosed location matched five of the numbers in Tuesday night’s drawing. Here are the winning numbers: 10-19-26-28-50 MB: 16. There were also $1-million winners in Florida, California, Kansas, Pennsylvania, Washington, Illinois, and New Jersey. Now the estimated jackpot is up to $970-million with a cash value of $716.3-million. The next drawing is Friday night. For tonight’s Powerball drawing, the jackpot stands at an estimated $730-million with a cash value of 546-million dollars. The post Million Dollar Winner in Mississippi appeared first on News Mississippi.
Ole Miss controls MSU on both ends of court in dominant win
Photo courtesy of MSU Athletics Story by SportsTalk Mississippi’s Brian Hadad Mississippi State’s up and down season hit another valley, and Ole Miss got a win it desperately needed, controlling both sides of the court in a 64-46 win over the Bulldogs. The Rebels held State to 35% shooting from the field, outrebounded the Bulldogs by 6, and forced a dozen turnovers to take a surprisingly easy win back to Oxford. pic.twitter.com/hMnOv1ceRk — Mississippi State MBK (@HailStateMBK) January 20, 2021 State led 11-10 early in the first half, but a 8-0 Rebel run put Kermit Davis’ squad on top for good. The Rebels were led by Devontae Shuler, who scored 22 points on 8-13 shooting. Jarkel Joiner was the only other Rebel in double figures with 12. State was led by DJ Stewart, who scored 14 points, and Tolu Smith, who scored 10 despite being in foul trouble most of the night. The Bulldogs cut the lead down to four in the second half, but then went over 7 minutes without a field goal, leading to the final margin of defeat. Ole Miss has now won 11 of the last 15 in the series. Mississippi State falls to 9-6, 4-3 in the SEC. The Bulldogs will be back in action Saturday against the SEC leaders, the Alabama Crimson Tide, who are undefeated in conference play thus far. Tipoff is set for noon at the Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa. The post Ole Miss controls MSU on both ends of court in dominant win appeared first on News Mississippi.
With one exception, Mississippi delegation to attend Biden’s inauguration
On the eve of President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration, it appears that all but one member of Mississippi’s delegation in Washington D.C. will be on hand to observe the transfer of power. Biden will be sworn in on the steps of the U.S. Capitol Wednesday at noon when he will officially become the 46th President in the history of the United States. We’ve known for a while that outgoing President Donald Trump will not be in attendance, but most members of Mississippi’s delegation will be. Both Senators Roger Wicker & Cindy Hyde-Smith will be there with the senior Senator issuing the following statement. “I plan to attend the inauguration of Joe Biden, just as I have attended those of Presidents Nixon, Reagan, Clinton, George W. Bush, Obama, and Trump. The orderly transfer of power is one of the majestic symbols of our republic,” Wicker said. As for Mississippi’s House members, Congressmen Bennie Thompson (MS-02), the lone Democrat, indicated he will be there as did Congressmen Trent Kelly (MS-01) and Michael Guest (MS-03). “Congressman Guest is in DC and plans to attend the Inauguration of President Biden. He remains committed to healing the divisions felt across our land and to uniting the people of our great nation,” a spokesman from Rep. Guest’s office said in a statement. Rep. Steven Palazzo’s office has confirmed that the Congressman from the Coast will not be attending. “Congressman Palazzo will not be attending the inauguration. He originally planned to, but due to several last-minute changes to protocols regarding coronavirus screening handed down by the inaugural committee he will not be able to make it work. He plans to watch the inauguration from his home,” a statement from his office says. Approximately 100 members of the Mississippi National Guard are also in D.C. providing support to law enforcement amid heightened tensions in aftermath of the recent capitol riots. The post With one exception, Mississippi delegation to attend Biden’s inauguration appeared first on News Mississippi.
Questions about SBA Disaster Loans?
SBA Disaster Loans are available for businesses that were impacted by Hurricane Zeta. SBA Public Affairs Specialist Roberto Baltodano will answer questions about the program during a free webinar Thursday (Jan 21st) morning from 9-10. Adele Lyons is the CEO of the MS Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce. She explained that there are 2 types of loans. “One type is for businesses that sustained physical damage, and another is for businesses that sustained economic injury.” If you’d like to participate, register at mscoastchamber.com The post Questions about SBA Disaster Loans? appeared first on News Mississippi.
Interim label shed as Rounsaville is announced as MDA leader
Photo courtesy of Gov. Reeves’ Office After serving on an interim basis since May 2020, John Rounsaville has been named as the Executive Director of the Mississippi Development Authority. “He’s done an exceptional job in his interim capacity,” Governor Reeves said during today’s announcement. “He’s earned the respect of Mississippi businesses across the state, because they know he’s pulling for them. And he’s helped us win in the competition for jobs and expansions.” Despite the challenges of the past year brought on by the pandemic, several exciting new job-creating expansions were announced in Mississippi, headlined by companies like Amazon, UPS, Navistar, and many others. Prior to arriving at MDA Rounsaville served as the the State Director for USDA Rural Development following an appointment by President Donald Trump. A military veteran, he holds many distinctions for his military service, including the Air Force Meritorious Service, Commendation, and Achievement Medals, Global War on Terrorism Service Ribbon, and Mississippi War Medal. He also currently serves as a JAG and Major at the 186th in the Mississippi Air Force National Guard. The post Interim label shed as Rounsaville is announced as MDA leader appeared first on News Mississippi.
Two Mississippi lawmakers test positive for COVID-19
Two weeks after the beginning of the 2021 Mississippi Legislative Session, two lawmakers have tested positive for COVID-19. Originally reported by Mississippi Today and confirmed by News Mississippi, a Senate member contracted the virus, promoting leadership to notify the Department of Health. “We have been notified that a Senator has tested positive for COVID. We immediately contacted Dr. Dobbs, and are following his protocol,” Leah Rupp Smith, Deputy Chief of Staff for Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann, said. Mississippi Today also reports that the House learned of a positive case earlier in the week. The lawmakers have not been identified and it appears that additional testing efforts are underway. Last summer, a COVID-19 outbreak at the capitol resulted in over 40 positive cases. Prior to the beginning of this year’s session, Lt. Governor Hosesmann discussed the possibility of a delay, allowing the vaccine rollout to ramp up before gaveling in but others chose to press on as planned. The post Two Mississippi lawmakers test positive for COVID-19 appeared first on News Mississippi.
Mississippian Sarah Thomas to become first woman to ref Super Bowl
Photo courtesy of Our MS Home On Tuesday, the NFL announced its officiating assignments for Super Bowl LV, naming Mississippi native Sarah Thomas as the game’s down judge. Thomas will be making history as the first woman ever to officiate a Super Bowl. “Sarah Thomas has made history again as the first female Super Bowl official,” NFL executive vice president Troy Vincent said in a statement. “Her elite performance and commitment to excellence has earned her the right to officiate the Super Bowl. Congratulations to Sarah on this well-deserved honor.” Thomas, who was born in Pascagoula, became the first woman to ever officiate a playoff game in January of 2019 when the New England Patriots faced off against the San Diego Chargers. This year’s Super Bowl on-field officiating crew consists of eight individuals with a combined total of 88 years of experience and 77 playoff game assignments. The game is set to kick off in Tampa Bay on February 7 at 5:30 p.m. CST. The post Mississippian Sarah Thomas to become first woman to ref Super Bowl appeared first on News Mississippi.
Police are looking for a 15 year old wanted for capital murder.
Moss Point police were called to a shooting after 8 last night, and tried to save the victim, to no avail. They’ve issued a capital murder warrant for Korey Monroe. An unidentified person of interest is also wanted for questioning. 19 year old Caleb Lett was killed during the armed robbery. Anyone with information is being asked to call CrimeStoppers at 800-787-5898. The post Police are looking for a 15 year old wanted for capital murder. appeared first on News Mississippi.
Ole Miss, Mississippi State drop 2021 baseball schedules
The excitement continues to build as we inch closer to the 2021 college baseball season with both Ole Miss and Mississippi State releasing their respective schedules. Both squads cracked the top 10 of D1 Baseball’s preseason rankings with the Rebels coming in at No. 6 and the Bulldogs right on their heels at No. 7. The season begins on February 19th as Ole Miss and Mississippi State will travel to Arlington, Texas for the State Farm College Baseball Showdown. While full details haven’t been announced, the showcase will be hosted at Globe Life Field—the home of the Texas Rangers. Following their non-conference slate to open the season, Ole Miss will begin SEC play on March 19th against Auburn at Swayze Field while the Bulldogs open conference play on the road at LSU. Southern Miss has yet to announce its full schedule, but it will include a matchup against the Bulldogs in Pearl on March 2nd. This year’s 3-game series between Ole Miss and Mississippi State will take place in Starkville the weekend of April 16th. This will represent the only scheduled meeting between the rivals this season following the cancellation of the annual Governor’s Cup. “Due to scheduling and logistical challenges related to the COVID-19 pandemic, Ole Miss and Mississippi State have agreed that the Governor’s Cup game in Pearl will not be played this year. While we are disappointed for our loyal fans in the Jackson area, we look forward to seeing our storied rivalry renewed during the scheduled three-game series April 16-18,” a joint statement from the universities says. Both teams hope to pick up where they left off when the 2020 season was abruptly canceled at the onset of the pandemic. At the time, the Rebels were riding high on a 16-game winning streak and the Bulldogs were 12-4. The full schedules can be viewed below: Ole Miss: Mississippi State – Click here The post Ole Miss, Mississippi State drop 2021 baseball schedules appeared first on News Mississippi.
MSDH confirms 1,193 new COVID-19 cases, 51 deaths
The Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting 1,193 new cases of COVID-19. Today’s report brings the state’s total up to 255,125. With the confirmation of 51 additional deaths, 5,574 Mississippians have now passed away from the virus. *35 COVID-19 related deaths occurred between December 14, 2020 and January 18, 2021, identified from death certificate reports. Overall hospitalizations have dipped below 1,200 for the first time since mid-December. The MSDH estimates that 207,769 Mississippians have recovered from COVID-19. Monday, Governor Tate Reeves detailed the state’s latest vaccination efforts, surpassing the 100,000 mark as they work to expand capacity. An additional 20,000 appointments were announced and quickly filled for the week of the 25th. The website, covidvaccine.umc.edu, has been tweaked to increase the number of users it can handle and the call center (877 978-6453) has been “quadrupled’ to cut down on wait times. The post MSDH confirms 1,193 new COVID-19 cases, 51 deaths appeared first on News Mississippi.