City & County
Mayor Lumumba Calls for Repeal of Open Carry Law
In a video released Friday, Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba called for a repeal of Mississippi’s Open Carry Law, citing that the law makes it impossible for police to remove illegal …
Politics
'Reopen Mississippi' Protesters Demand Governor to Reopen State Amid Pandemic
Dozens of cars bearing hand-painted messages and signs, American flags, the Mississippi state flag, the Gadsden “Don’t Tread on Me” flag and other insignia, encircled the Governor’s Mansion in downtown …
Person of the Day
Chris Hyche
Sitting at home, current Harlem Globetrotter Chris Hyche is socially distancing himself as he waits for the coronavirus to pass so that he may resume his basketball career. The only …
Crime
Analysis: More Review for Some Pretrial Cases During Virus
The leader of the Mississippi Supreme Court says he will require some judges to more frequently review who is being held in county jails during the coronavirus pandemic.
Politics
Mississippi Prepares to Ease Some Coronavirus Restrictions
Some Mississippi shopkeepers will start reopening their retail businesses on Monday as Gov. Tate Reeves begins easing restrictions imposed because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Politics
Factcheck: Gov. Reeves’ South Korea Comparison on MSNBC’s ‘Meet the Press’
Appearing on MSNBC’s “Meet the Press” last night, Gov. Tate Reeves explained to host Chuck Todd what he believes are Mississippi’s successes in emulating the South Korean model, which has …
Person of the Day
Yung Jewelz
Rapper Yung Jewelz, aka the Paid Hipster, defines herself as a versatile artist, a rapper you can play on your good and bad days. Whether going to the club or …
Education
UM Online Summer Programs, JSU Waiving ACT/SAT Requirements and MCCF COVID-19 Grant
The University of Mississippi is providing scholarships and programs for 11th and 12th graders to allow them to try out college classes online in response to postponement and cancellations of …
Education
Governor Tate Reeves Signs Executive Order Closing Schools for Academic Year
On Wednesday, April 22, Gov. Tate Reeves signed a new executive order implementing school closures for the rest of the academic year to slow the spread of COVID-19.
Crime
AG Fitch Backs Away from Releasing More Pretrial Detainees in Wake of COVID-19
Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch is backing away from an effort to release pretrial detainees sooner to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in Mississippi jails, where it is virtually impossible …
Person of the Day
Kevin Yang
When the first wave of COVID-19 panic buying swept through Starkville about a month ago, there was no run on toilet paper at Asian Foods Market on Highway 12.
Politics
Mississippi Governor Hints at Reopening Some Businesses Next Week
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves said Wednesday that he expects to take steps next week in a gradual reopening of the state's economy during the coronavirus pandemic. He didn't specify what …
Politics
Mississippi Governor: Restarting Economy Won't Be 'Light Switch'
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves said Tuesday that the state economy will reopen gradually after health officials and others say it's safe to do so during the coronavirus pandemic. He cautioned …
National
Mississippi Small Businesses at Risk of Permanent Closure, Households Struggle
Approximately 62% of small businesses in Mississippi are at risk of permanently closing within five months as a direct result of the COVID-19 pandemic, a new report from Main Street …
Politics
Gov. Reeves Says Virus At ‘Plateau’; State Reports Most Deaths in Single Day
Gov. Tate Reeves described the recent uptick in cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi as a “plateau,” suggesting that Mississippians should expect a continuing trend of high numbers in before new …
