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Law enforcement increases security around Miss. Capitol building
It is unknown if any demonstrations will take place in Jackson, but local law enforcement is prepared for any event. → Read More
Mississippi’s mask mandates set to expire Friday
It is unclear at this time if Gov. Tate Reeves will extend the order or let it expire. → Read More
Hyde-Smith: ‘My heart is broken’ after death of US Capitol police officer
U.S. Capitol Police Officer Brian D. Sicknick is the fifth person to die because of the violence on the Capitol. → Read More
Three of four Miss. congressmen voted to challenge 2020 presidential election
This revelation comes after supporters of President Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol Wednesday in efforts to stop Congress from certifying Joe Biden’s win as the next President of the United States. → Read More
Sen. Roger Wicker to certify Biden’s presidential win
U.S. Senator Roger Wicker released a statement that he will vote to certify the 2020 presidential election result. → Read More
Miss. man freed from prison after 23 years to be honored by NFL
The National Football League (NFL) announced Wednesday that Curtis Flowers will be honored through its helmet decal program. → Read More
MEMA executive director released from hospital after battling COVID-19 complications
It was reported that Greg Michel tested positive for the coronavirus on December 9. → Read More
Medgar, Myrlie Evers’ home established as national monument
The new monument commemorates the legacies of two civil rights activists, Medgar and Myrlie Evers, who devoted their lives to ending racial injustice and improving the quality of life for African Americans. → Read More
College football player arrested for rape of 11-year-old in Jefferson Co.
A football player for Southwest Mississippi Community College was arrested for statutory rape on Wednesday. → Read More
Fake Parler account of Miss. governor causes online controversy
NBC reports that Parler is a social media platform that is becoming increasingly popular among conservatives as an outlet to voice their concerns. → Read More
Mississippi Power donates $825K in technology grants to four local HBCUs
Mississippi’s HBCUs have provided African American students with high-quality education and skills development when laws prohibited them from being admitted at predominately white colleges and universities. → Read More
Cindy Hyde-Smith shares support of President Trump’s fight for votes
President Trump has accused Democrats of trying to “rig" the election, although he has provided no proof or evidence to back his claim. → Read More
Miss. first black Supreme Court judge: New flag shows the state is moving forward
Judge Reuben Anderson served as Chair of the Commission to Redesign the Mississippi State Flag. → Read More
Initiative 65 or Initiative 65A? Mississippians will vote ‘yes or no’ on Nov. 3
Mississippians will vote either for or against two medical marijuana initiatives on November 3: Initiative 65 or Initiative 65A. → Read More
President Trump approves Mississippi’s Hurricane Zeta emergency declaration
Reeves announced Wednesday morning that he signed the emergency declaration ahead of Hurricane Zeta. → Read More
MHP trooper severely injured after car crash in Vicksburg
This is a developing story. → Read More
Miss. governor responds to Biden’s claim that Harris is fit to serve as VP
Governor Tate Reeves responded to Democratic Presidential Candidate Joe Biden’s tweet about Kamala Harris. → Read More
Governor Tate Reeves tests negative for coronavirus after White House visit
Earlier this week, Gov. Reeves spoke at the White House during a press brief centered around a new initiative for new rapid coronavirus tests to states across the country. → Read More
Nearly $1.5M awarded to improve school safety in the southern district of Mississippi
The funds were provided by the Department of Justice’s Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) School Violence Prevention Program (SVPP). → Read More
Man arrested for attempting to smuggle contraband in Pike County jail
The confiscated contraband included cell phones and narcotics. → Read More