First case of UK variant confirmed in Mississippi
The first case of a COVID-19 variant strain has been confirmed in Mississippi. The Mississippi State Department of Health announced that a case of the...
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MEMA announces opening of shelters & safe rooms
With freezing temperatures and icy conditions persisting across the state, the Mississippi Emergency Management has announced the opening of safe rooms and shelters. Check out...
Mississippi Senators vote against convicting former President Trump
by Andi Davis
The second impeachment of former President Donald Trump ended in an acquittal Saturday. U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith voted against convicting Trump of inciting the deadly...
Winter weather to arrive, bringing cold temps, ice and snow
Winter weather is expected to arrive across the state of Mississippi today, bringing freezing temperatures, sleet and possibly snow. Below, you’ll find the latest from...
Election Reform: What’s Best for Mississippi
The following op-ed was written and submitted by Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson Election reform remains a significant talking point in the wake of...
Health officials look to increase vaccinations within minority groups
On Friday morning, Tougaloo College hosted a virtual panel discussing COVID-19 and its impact on minorities. The panel included America’s leading health expert in Dr....
Senate passes medical marijuana fail-safe should court strike down Initiative 65
After a failed vote, a motion to reconsider, and a few lengthy recesses, the Mississippi Senate passed the ‘Mississippi Medical Cannabis Act’—a fail-safe of sorts...
Name, image & likeness bill benefiting student-athletes passes House
With action taken by the House of Representatives today, Mississippi is one step closer to becoming the seventh state to enact legislation that would allow...
SEC coaches pick Ole Miss to win West, MSU to finish 2nd
Photo courtesy of SECsports.com While the weather may not feel like it, we’re just one week away from the beginning of the college baseball season,...
Extremely cold weather bears down on Mississippi. Here’s what you need to know
by Andi Davis
Here we go. Forecasters have been preparing us for what is to come in the next several days. Now is the time to prepare as...