(Article written by Steve Wilson, Investigative Editor with Mississippi Center for Public Policy) The Mississippi legislature will be returning to Jackson on May 18 to continue unfinished business. While the state budget will be the priority, the legislature also has to … Continued
The Mississippi State Department of Health will now be reporting the state’s recovery rate for COVID-19. As of Wednesday morning, 6,569 total COVID-19 cases had been confirmed in Mississippi. According to the MSDH, over 50% of people infected with the … Continued
According to Reservoir Police, rescuers believe they have recovered the body of 32-year-old Justin Perkins, of Brandon, Mississippi. The identity is pending positive identification by Rankin County Coroner David Ruth. Perkins went missing Sunday after reports say one of his children … Continued
The sports world remains at a standstill in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, and fans across the country – especially in SEC Country – are hoping that the college football season can begin on time. During a conference call … Continued
The Mississippi Justice Institute (MJI) has filed a federal lawsuit on behalf of State Representative Dana Criswell against the city of Jackson and Mayor Chokwe Lumumba for temporarily banning the open carry of firearms within the capital city. “Mayor Lumumba … Continued
Additional mobile COVID-19 testing sites have been announced by the Mississippi State Department of Health and the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Friday, May 1: Calhoun County: Calhoun County Extension Office, 235 S. Murphree St., Pittsboro Copiah County: Multipurpose Building, … Continued
227 new coronavirus cases have been added to the states total bringing it up to 6,569. 11 new deaths were reported yesterday. 250 people have died who tested positive for COVID-19. For more statistics, visit the Mississippi State Health Department … Continued
As several of the largest meat production plants in the U.S. have been forced to close, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, President Donald Trump has issued an executive order to open them. Courtesy of TeleSouth Communications Using the Defense Production … Continued
The Mississippi Department of Mental Health (DMH) and Mississippi State University (MSU) is offering training focused on youth suicide prevention, and crucially making it available online to be accessed during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Since last year, The Alliance Project … Continued
As a result of the CARES Act, Mississippi is set to receive $1.25 billion, and the funding is beginning to make its way to the Magnolia State. In a thread of tweets earlier today, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Dr. … Continued