MSDH confirms 608 new COVID-19 cases with explanation
The Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting 608 new cases of COVID-19, but the sharp increase comes with a caveat. According to the MSDH,...
Gunn, SOS support potential special session to amend Mississippi initiative process
Friday’s ruling from the Supreme Court not only nullifies the medical marijuana program adopted by Mississippi voters, it also seemingly leaves Mississippians without a mechanism...
MDOT wants your suggestions as 2021 Safety Message Contest begins
Your chance to make Mississippi motorists laugh while also spreading a message of safety is back. The Mississippi Department of Transportation’s 2021 ‘Safety Message Contest’...
MSDH confirms 3-day total of 316 new COVID-19 cases, 3 deaths
The Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting a 3-day total of 316 new COVID-19 cases. The latest report—which spans May 14-16—brings the state’s total...
U.S. Supreme Court to review Mississippi’s 15-week abortion ban
The United States Supreme Court has agreed to review a case that could reverse Roe v. Wade—a 15-week abortion ban passed by the Mississippi Legislature...
Southern Miss sweeps Saturday doubleheader at Florida Atlantic
Courtesy of USM Athletics Walker Powell tossed a complete-game five-hitter in the opening game and Reed Trimble homered twice and drove in a career-high seven...
State Auditor report identifies ineffective outside-the-classroom spending
This week, a report from State Auditor Shad White detailed the results of a pilot program identifying ineffective outside-the-classroom spending. The report states that Mississippi...
Home runs doom USM in 3-1 loss to Florida Atlantic
Courtesy of USM Athletics A pair of home runs lifted Florida Atlantic to a 3-1 Conference USA series-opening victory over No. 17 Southern Miss Friday...
Johnny Cash’s Starkville arrest commemorated on Mississippi Country Music Trail
Photo courtesy of Sid Salter The latest marker on the Mississippi Country Music Trail commemorates the night that “The Man in Black” himself was booked...
Group behind Initiative 65 says court overturned “will of the people”
The Mississippi Medical Marijuana Association, the group behind Initiative 65, is expressing their disappointment following the State Supreme Court’s ruling nullifying the program adopted by...