Former longtime legislator Mettetal passes away at 75
Nolan Mettetal, a former longtime Mississippi legislator, has passed away from COVID-19 at the age of 75. A Batesville native, Mettetal first arrived at the...
Despite challenges, ag industry surpasses 2019 with $7.35 billion value
Agriculture continued its reign as Mississippi’s top industry in 2020 with farmers in the state generating an estimated “agricultural value” of $7.35 billion, according to...
NWS: Fourth tornado touched down on Christmas Eve in Mississippi
Make that four confirmed tornadoes that touched down on Christmas Eve in Mississippi as the National Weather Service in Jackson now states that a short-lived...
MSDH confirms 1,701 new COVID-19 cases, 28 deaths
The Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting 1,701 new cases of COVID-19. Today’s report brings the state’s total number of cases up to 208,089....
MSDH issues holiday health guidelines
As COVID-19 cases continue to rise, health officials have continuously urged all Mississippi’s to keep celebrations small and local to limit potential transmission of the...
MHP begin Christmas Travel Enforcement Period
The Mississippi Highway Patrol has kicked off its 2020 Christmas Travel Enforcement Period. Troopers will be posted on all state and federal highways in Mississippi...
$7.6 million in relief funds paid out to Mississippi agriculture producers
Relief funds have made their way to Mississippi agriculture producers. Announced by Agriculture and Commerce Commissioner Andy Gipson, over $7.6 million has been paid out...
Governor expands mask mandate to 78 Mississippi counties
While he hasn’t issued a statewide mandate, a new order from Governor Tate Reeves will place 78 of Mississippi’s 82 counties under a mask mandate. ...
MSDH confirms record-high 79 deaths, provides vaccine update
The Mississippi State Department of Health’s latest report includes a record-high 79 COVID-19-related deaths. The latest report also includes 2,191 new cases of COVID-19, bringing...
Mississippi Lottery Corporation makes $7.9 million November transfer
The Mississippi Lottery Corporation has completed its November transfer to the state. With an additional $7,970,084, a total of $41,625,121 has been transferred to the...