As the unrest in Portland, Oregon grows, officials are calling on the Trump Administration to remove federal agents from the city. Earlier today, President Trump spoke from the Oval Office and said, “These are not protestors. People say protestors; these … Continued
The Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting 1,251 new cases of COVID-19 – the state’s largest one-day rise. Today’s report brings Mississippi’s total up to 43,889. 1,358 Mississippians have passed away from the virus following the confirmation of 3 additional … Continued
Ten Mississippi counties have been added to the governor’s executive order, which implements a mask mandate and additional social distancing guidelines in hotspot areas. The new counties added to the order include Bolivar, Covington, Forrest, Humphreys, Panola, Sharkey, Simpson, Tallahatchie, … Continued
Cruisin’ The Coast has made the #1 spot in USA TODAY’S Best Car Show competition. The event was nominated by a panel of experts that partnered with 10Best editors. Cruisin’ The Coast earned the top spot through a popular vote. … Continued
Over the weekend, 1,809 new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Mississippi. On Saturday, an additional 1,017 cases were reported with 14 deaths. On Sunday, 792 new cases were reported with 10 additional deaths. This brings the state’s total, since … Continued
The Small Business Optimism Index increased 6.2 points in June to 100.6 with eight of the 10 components improving and two declining. Owners anticipate improving sales as the economy continues to reopen with expectations rebounding to a net 13% after April’s lowest reading … Continued
Written and submitted by Northern District Public Service Commissioner Brandon Presley Regrettably, it’s a rare thing these day for the member of one political party to brag on a member of the other political party. But, I have always believed … Continued
The U.S. Department of Labor (US-DOL) has announced an award of $3,450,000 in grant funding to expand registered apprenticeships in Mississippi. The grant was announced in partnership with the Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES) and the Mississippi Community College Board … Continued
As it stands, Mississippi’s ‘Safe Return’ order and the executive order placing 13 counties under stricter guidelines are set to expire on Monday. However, during today’s press briefing, Governor Tate Reeves said that both of those orders will be extended. … Continued
Brookhaven Mayor Joe Cox has been admitted to the ICU at King’s Daughter Medical Center due to complications from COVID-19. The city of Brookhaven released a statement on Facebook in regard to the health of Cox: “As you know, many … Continued