Visit Mississippi: We can’t wait to have you back!
In celebration of the May 3-9, 2020 National Travel & Tourism Week, industry professionals from across the state came “together” to create a video of...
WATCH: Governor Reeves’ Tuesday COVID19 Press Briefing
Governor Tate Reeves held a press briefing Tuesday afternoon to give an update on the current situation of COVID-19 in Mississippi and discuss the...
Legislature to reconvene Thursday to discuss plan to help small businesses
The Mississippi Legislature will reconvene later this week. Amid an ongoing spat with the Governor regarding who wields the power to spend Mississippi’s $1.25 billion...
SB 2772 Has Caused Some Controversy At The Capitol
This budget bill has brought the 2020 session back to Jackson a little earlier than expected to make an amendment changing the authority of who...
Public comments accepted as review of Yazoo Pump Project continues
As the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers prepares to complete an environmental impact study for the Yazoo Pump Project, you have an opportunity to voice your...
National Crime Victims’ Rights Week: Seek justice, ensure victims’ rights, inspire hope
by Andi Davis
U.S. Attorneys Mike Hurst and Chad Lamar have joined the Department of Justice and communities nationwide in observing National Crime Victims’ Rights Week. This year’s...
State Auditor warns of widespread scams amid COVID-19 pandemic
State Auditor Shad White wants you to be aware of several scams that are circulating as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. The State Auditor’s Office provided...
MS among first states to pay claimants ‘Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation’
Information courtesy of MDES For many claimants in Mississippi and the administering agency, Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES): it is a day of celebration! Today Mississippians eligible under...
Congress sends CARES act to President Trump’s desk
*This article has been updated to reflect that President Trump has signed the bill into law. Shortly after Congress passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and...
Republican runoff in 2nd Congressional District postponed
The coronavirus outbreak will affect the 2020 election calendar in Mississippi. The Republican runoff election in Mississippi’s 2nd Congressional District between Brian Flowers and Carey...