Ask Mississippians what Mississippi’s greatest challenges are and many are likely to answer, “health.” The Mississippi State Department of Health reports that 15 percent of Mississippians report having diabetes, 70 percent report being overweight and 82 percent report taking medication for high … Continued
Today State Auditor Shad White announced former Jones County Supervisor Jerome Wyatt has been convicted of embezzlement in Judge Dal Williamson’s chamber of Jones County Circuit Court. The case was prosecuted by District Attorney Anthony J. Buckley. Wyatt was arrested … Continued
By Mike Chaney, Insurance Commissioner and State Fire Marshal When I consider some of the most important jobs a person can hold, firefighter quickly rises to the top of my mind. Firefighting, for some, is a profession: a noble one … Continued
Governor Tate Reeves, Congressman Michael Guest, and Mississippi Republican Party Chairman Lucien Smith welcomed multiple elected officials from Covington and Smith Counties and surrounding areas to the Mississippi Republican Party. Officials joining the Mississippi Republican Party include: · Matt Sullivan, District … Continued
Over the weekend, Ole Miss baseball completed a sweep over Xavier in Oxford, and two Rebels have been recognized for their performance. The series began on Friday with a 13-0 win over the Musketeers, and sophomore LHP Doug Nikhazy tossed … Continued
Image courtesy of the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency It’s been a week since the Pearl River in Jackson crested at nearly 37 feet, causing flooding in the metro area. This morning, officials with the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) stated … Continued
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will be directing enforcement resources to methamphetamine “transportation hubs” — areas where methamphetamine is often trafficked in bulk and then distributed across the country. While continuing to focus on stopping drugs being smuggled across the border, the DEA’s … Continued
(Special article from Steve Wilson, Investigative Editor for Mississippi Center for Public Policy) A bill in the Mississippi legislature would allow girls to compete on a level playing field by protecting the integrity of female sports leagues and competitions. The bill … Continued
What follows is a message from Mississippi Senator Roger Wicker to his colleagues in DC, urging them to get back to work for the good of America: Earlier this month, the impeachment effort against President Donald Trump ended in acquittal. … Continued
While the coronavirus may be concerning, the flu should be more worrisome, with 105 pediatric deaths reported so far in the U.S. According to the CDC, 13 influenza-associated pediatric deaths occurring during the 2019-2020 season between weeks 2 and 7 (the … Continued