It’s official. You will be seeing Kanye West’s name on the Mississippi ballot this November. The famous rapper and fashion designer announced his intention to run for President of the United States back on July 4, and today, the State Board of … Continued
The Mississippi Highway Patrol has concluded its 2020 Labor Day Enforcement Period. Throughout the duration of the enforcement period, which began on Friday and ended on Monday, the MHP issued 9,426 citations — including 184 DUI arrests, 519 seatbelt citations … Continued
BIPEC (Business and Industry Political Education Committee) has released its Legislator “Business & Jobs” Report Card for the 2020 legislative session. The report card recognizes “Business & Jobs Champions” for their work supporting economic growth, job development, and business-related issues … 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
For the first time since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, today’s report from the Mississippi State Department of Health includes no new deaths. Today’s report does include 249 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the state’s total number of cases … Continued
Image courtesy of the Southern Miss Athletics Just days after a dud of a season-opener, Southern Miss head coach Jay Hopson has stepped down. The university has now confirmed the reports that began to surface as early as Sunday night … Continued
With college football stadiums operating at 25% capacity due to an executive order from the governor, you can still be in the stands for every Ole Miss sporting event, including football, this fall…sort of. Ole Miss Athletics announced Friday that, … Continued
Federal law currently prohibits commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers under the age of 21 from driving across state borders. On Friday, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced a proposed pilot program that could possibly … Continued
A Rankin County man is going to prison, making this the fourth child exploitation prosecution in less than a month. Attorney General Lynn Fitch says this case originated after investigators gathered intelligence of an internet user seeking files on the dark … Continued
New jobs are coming to North Mississippi. With a nearly $40 million corporate investment, General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems’ expansion in Shannon will create 125 new jobs to be filled by the end of 2025. According to the Mississippi Development Authority, … Continued