Thompson says child tax credit payments will lift children out of poverty
In a press release Wednesday, Congressman Bennie Thompson stated that 94.7% of children in Mississippi’s 2nd Congressional District will gain from the expanded and improved...
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Special election date set for two vacated Senate seats
The date for two special elections has been set after two vacancies opened up in the Mississippi Senate. In District 32, Senator Sampson Jackson (D)...
Governor launches initiative to curb rise of violent crime in Jackson
Alongside the Department of Public Safety, Governor Tate Reeves announced the launch of a new safety initiative aimed at curbing the “never-ending cycle of violent...
Hattiesburg to retain ‘metropolitan’ status as OMB abandons alteration plan
Photo courtesy of City of Hattiesburg/Facebook One of Mississippi’s largest cities will benefit from a decision made by the U.S. Office of Management and Budget...
641 new COVID-19 cases is state’s highest since mid-March
As the concerning Delta variant continues to spread across the state, today’s report of 641 new COVID-19 cases represents the highest one-day rise since mid-March. ...
Child Tax Credit payments begin Thursday – Extra cash could help parents save for college
by Andi Davis
Under the latest federal COVID relief package, the Child Tax Credit was expanded to make it so a portion of that credit would be paid...
North MS flooding event doesn’t meet threshold for federal assistance
Image courtesy of the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency The recent flooding event in North Mississippi has failed to reach the needed threshold to qualify for...
Resolution introduced in Congress honoring Mississippi State Baseball
by Andi Davis
Mississippi Senators Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith, along with Congressman Michael Guest have introduced a resolution in recognition of the Mississippi State University baseball team...
Rapid increase in Delta variant cases and outbreaks behind updated MSDH recommendations
Mississippi is updating their recommendations through July 26th in direct response to the rise in COVID cases and hospitalizations due to the Delta variant. They’re...
Tracking Mississippi prospects selected in 2021 MLB Draft
Graphic Courtesy of MLB.com The final day of the 2021 MLB Draft is underway. Prospects from Mississippi State, Ole Miss & Southern Miss have flown...