State Health Officer Dr. Thomas Dobbs speaks at today’s press conference. Photo by News Mississippi The morning after two more cases of a vaping-related lung illness were reported in Mississippi, top public safety and health officials held a press conference … Continued
While Ole Miss didn’t find success on the field against Texas A&M this past Saturday, the university says that its first weekend of beer sales inside of Vaught-Hemingway Stadium was a success. The Ole Miss Athletic Department stated that they sold 15,400 … Continued
With less than two weeks remaining until Mississippi elects its next Governor, a new poll shows Republican Tate Reeves holding a slight lead over Democrat Jim Hood. Conducted by Mason-Dixon Polling & Strategy, the poll shows the current Lt. Governor … Continued
The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) has reported two new cases of a vaping-related lung illness in Mississippi, bringing the state’s total to seven with one death. All identified cases have been in individuals between 18 and 34 years … Continued
Three school districts on the Coast have received a portion of a national grant to improve security in schools. Announced by U.S. Attorney Mike Hurst’s Office, the Pearl River County, Long Beach and Petal School Districts will share over $544,000 … Continued
Photo courtesy of MLC Last week, the Mississippi Lottery Corporation announced that scratch-off ticket sales will begin on November 25th. Now, the next phase of the lottery’s implementation has been revealed. Today, the MLC announced that Powerball and Mega Millions … Continued
Photo Credit: MDA New jobs are coming to North Mississippi in the near future. New Way Trucks, a recycling and refuse equipment manufacturer, is opening operations in Booneville. The project is a $2.5-million corporate investment and will create 100 jobs. … Continued
The Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame has announced its newest inductees. The 2020 Hall of Fame class includes six members from all different backgrounds and fields. “This six-person class is diverse in gender, color and sports they represent,” Executive Director … Continued
Photo Courtesy of Gov. Bryant/Facebook Country music artist & Greenville native Steve Azar has been enshrined on the Mississippi Country Music Trail as the trail’s 32nd marker was unveiled during a ceremony at the Delta Hot Tamale Festival over the … Continued
PHOTO CREDIT: Joshua McCoy — Ole Miss Athletics Story by SportsTalk Mississippi Ole Miss Beat Reporter Brian Scott Rippee Ole Miss let another one slip away in a 24-17 loss to Texas A&M on Saturday. It’s a defeat that manifested in … Continued