MDOT executive director Melinda McGrath to retire at month’s end
Photo courtesy of MDOT The executive director of the Mississippi Department of Transportation has announced her retirement. After leading the department for nearly a decade...
License reciprocity bill advances through Mississippi Legislature
A bill that aims to make it easier for someone to move to and work in Mississippi has cleared another hurdle in the legislative process. ...
MBI: Undercover human trafficking operation nets two arrests
An undercover operation conducted by the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation has resulted in multiple arrests in the fight against human trafficking. The MBI announced that...
CDC announces new guidelines for fully vaccinated individuals
As more and more Mississippians become fully vaccinated, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has now released new public health guidance for those...
New COVID-19 cases under 100 for first time since March 2020
For the first time in a long time, the latest report from the Mississippi State Department of Health includes less than 100 new cases of...
TVA, Facebook bringing battery storage facility to Lowndes County
The Golden Triangle II solar project will look similar to the Origis Energy solar installation in Lamar County, Miss. Photo courtesy of TVA. Through a...
By unanimous vote, Mississippi Senate passes teacher pay raise
For the second time this session, the Mississippi Senate has passed a teacher pay raise. The chamber passed an amended version of a House bill...
Ole Miss, MSU ADs discuss what new order means for attendance
When Governor Tate Reeves announced the lifting of capacity limitations at outdoor venues, ears of college baseball fans across the state of Mississippi instantly perked...
Guidelines for Mississippi casinos announced as restrictions ease
State-issued mask mandates and capacity restrictions on businesses in Mississippi have been lifted, but at casinos in the state, some guidelines will remain in place. ...
Vaccine eligibility expands to 50+ in Mississippi
Vaccine eligibility has been expanded in Mississippi. One day after stating the possibility, Governor Tate Reeves has announced that Mississippians 50-years and older are now...