MSDH confirms 920 new COVID-19 cases, 8 deaths
New COVID-19 cases approached the 1,000 mark in the latest report from the Mississippi State Department of Health. The latest report of 920 new COVID-19...
PSC launches review of state’s public utility infrastructure
Following last week’s winter weather storm, the Mississippi Public Service Commission is launching a comprehensive review of the state’s public utility infrastructure. Announced in a...
Moss Point Mayor Mario King resigns following guilty plea in fraud case
The mayor of Moss Point and his wife have pled guilty to charges after spending money raised for local schools on themselves in 2019. Mario...
MDAC accepting applications for Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson announced the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce (MDAC) is now accepting proposals for the Specialty Crop Block...
MSDH confirms 669 new COVID-19 cases, 28 deaths
While the number remains relatively low compared to the post-holiday surge, the Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting its highest case total of the...
Mississippi House passes proposal to eliminate state income tax
Hours after the proposal was explained by Speaker of the House Philip Gunn, the Mississippi House of Representatives voted 85-34 on a bill to fully...
Mississippi Northern District U.S. Attorney Lamar resigns
Mississippi’s Northern District U.S. Attorney has resigned after nearly 30 years of service to the Department of Justice and the U.S. Attorney’s Office. U.S. Attorney...
Speaker Gunn outlines proposal to eliminate state income tax
It’s come into focus as a priority of the state’s top elected officials, and with the introduction of the Mississippi Tax Freedom Act by Speaker...
MSDH confirms 348 new COVID-19 cases, 24 deaths
New COVID-19 case numbers in Mississippi continue to move in the right direction. The latest report of 348 new cases—the fifth straight day under 500—brings...
MSDH asks for patience as vaccination sites reopen
As vaccination sites reopen following last week’s interruptions, the Mississippi State Department of Health is asking for your patience. In a news release this afternoon,...