Mississippi high schooler launches ‘Keep Your Hair’ campaign
Story by J.T. Mitchell A Mississippi high schooler has launched a nonprofit organization with the goal of helping cancer patients keep their hair during chemotherapy. ...
One million Mississippians have gotten at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine
Mississippi has hit another milestone in its rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine as over one million residents have now received at least their first dose....
Two charged in relation to largest Ponzi scheme in state history
Two men have been charged in relation to what the U.S. Attorney’s Office referred to as the largest Ponzi scheme in the state’s history in...
Lamar: Special session talk is “premature,” wants income tax elimination included
Will the governor call a special session? Would they act to reinstate the initiative process or adopt a medical marijuana program? Would they do both?...
C Spire partners with FCC for emergency broadband benefit program
Photo courtesy of C Spire In an effort to help customers affected by the pandemic, C Spire has partnered with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)...
Group behind Medicaid expansion initiative suspends campaign
Photo courtesy of Yes on 76 Just over a week after the first signatures were collected in an effort to expand Medicaid in Mississippi through...
Editorial: Protect Mississippians with Serious Mental Illness from COVID-19
The following joint editorial was authored by State Health Officer Dr. Thomas Dobbs & Wendy D. Bailey, the Executive Director of Mississippi Department of Mental...
Governor Reeves announces educational board appointments
Governor Tate Reeves has made appointments for key vacancies on educational boards at several levels including the Board for the Institutions of Higher Learning, the...
Hosemann supports initiative process, insists urgency for medical marijuana
Legislative leadership continues to weigh in on a potential special session amid questions regarding what’s next for medical marijuana and the initiative process in the...
M-Braves lift mask requirement & buffer zones at Trustmark Park
Photo courtesy of M-Braves If you’re headed to a Mississippi Braves game, you can leave your mask in the car. With new MLB guidance now...