President’s choice to head HHS under fire from some in Mississippi’s delegation
Xavier Becerra was nominated by President Joe Biden to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, but some have expressed concern about his experience...
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Former Housing Director in Tunica County arrested and owes over a million dollars
by Andi Davis
Special Agents from Office of State Auditor Shad White have arrested Mardis Jones after he was indicted for fraud and embezzling public money in Tunica...
One dose vaccine closer to approval
by Andi Davis
Soon, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will decide whether or not to give an emergency use authorization to Johnson and Johnson for its one-dose...
Vaccine eligibility expands to teachers and first responders
A huge announcement from Governor Tate Reeves today. Starting March 1, teachers and first responders will be eligible to receive the COVID vaccine. Tens of...
UM, MSU, and USM players receive weekly accolades
Photos Courtesy of UM, MSU, and USM Athletics Following the opening weekend of the college baseball season, three Mississippi players were honored with weekly awards....
Tennessee Congressman wants to stop pipeline in Mississippi
by Andi Davis
A Tennessee Congressman wants the Biden Administration to stop a proposed pipeline that would run through Mississippi. Congressman Steve Cohen wrote a letter to President...
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...
Mississippi Tax Freedom Act of 2021 gains traction at the state capitol
by Andi Davis
On Monday, Speaker of the House Philip Gunn introduced a bill that would phase out the state income tax. According to the Mississippi Center for...
JSU gets 53-0 win in Coach Prime’s debut
Photo Courtesy of JSU Athletics Deion Sanders’ debut at Jackson State did not disappoint as the Tigers defeated Edward Waters College, 53-0. Led by SWAC...
How are Mississippi prisons faring during the winter storm?
by Andi Davis
Well before the arctic blast enveloped much of Mississippi this week, prison officials were planning for what was coming. Commissioner Burl Cain said, “Fortunately, we began...