Jackson planetarium, art center receives $7.5M in renovation funds
The Jackson City Council has agreed to aid in the renovation process of two educational facilities within the capital city after voting in favor of awarding...
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NWS: Mississippi won’t be impacted by Hurricane Ian
As Hurricane Ian travels north, it looks as if the Magnolia State will go without any impact. According to the National Weather Service, it will...
Clarksdale mayor welcomes over 50 new job openings at IRS facility
Over 50 new job openings in the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will be made available in Clarksdale following an announcement from the U.S. Commissioner...
Continuing Appropriations Act would allocate $20M for Jackson water facilities
by Caleb Salers
While clean drinking water has been restored in most parts of Jackson, the federal government is looking to send more relief to assist Mississippi’s capital...
DoD awards $5M grant to modernize Mississippi’s shipbuilding industry
The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) has awarded approximately $5 million to the State of Mississippi in an effort to modernize the shipbuilding industry across...
Online scheduler for monkeypox vaccinations now available in Mississippi
The Mississippi State Department of Health has announced a new way to schedule monkeypox vaccination appointments. Eligible individuals can now make their own appointments through...
Unclaimed money event to be held at Brandon City Hall on Saturday
by Caleb Salers
According to State Treasurer David McRae, one in 10 Mississippians have unclaimed money. To help citizens obtain unclaimed money, staffers from the treasurer’s office will...
Cruisin’ the Coast officials expecting another big year
Mississippi’s favorite car show is right around the corner. Scheduled for Oct. 2-9, another big turnout is expected for this year’s edition of Cruisin’ the...
Lumumba says he’s willing to work with federal gov’t to ensure clean water in Jackson
Following a letter in which the Department of Justice made clear that the agency is willing to file an action against Jackson under the Safe...
Mississippi man charged with hate crime for cross burning in Gulfport
by Caleb Salers
The Justice Department has announced that Axel C. Cox has been charged with hate crime and arson violations for burning a cross in his front...