BREAKING: Jackson Public Schools to Cancel Fall Sports
According to Brandon Shields on Twitter (@bshields0244), Jackson Public Schools will cancel all fall sports and extracurricular activities. This comes
Read More
Mississippi News
Follow Mississippi news from communities across the state, with updates on government, public safety, education and local events. Browse the latest statewide and local stories from Mississippi News Group.
“Wear a damn mask”, says UMMC.
JACKSON, Mississippi – The University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) has strong words for Mississippians amid the coronavirus pandemic. UMMC
Read More
Updated COVID-19 Numbers for July 24, 2020
Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting 1,610 new cases of COVID-19 in the state. Mississippi’s total now stand at
Read More
MS Senator wants to ban cashless business during pandemic
MISSISSIPPI – Senator Chad McMahan wants to make it illegal for business to refuse cash payment, despite the ongoing global
Read More
“Jxn Icons” mural soon to be unveiled showcasing Missisisppi activists from Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. – Visit Jackson has announced the official unveiling of the “Jxn Icons” mural, which is set to be
Read More
Republicans Discussing Extension of Enhanced Unemployment Benefits
Reports have surfaced that the Trump administration is discussing a short-term extension of boosted unemployment benefits that have stemmed from
Read More
Republicans Call for Second Round of Stimulus Checks
In an economy that has seen its rebound stunted by a second massive wave of coronavirus cases, republican officials are
Read More
Surgeon General Opposed to Reopening Schools in Current Condition
US Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams stated today that the United States will need to lower the transmission rate of
Read More
BREAKING: SWAC Postpones 2020 Football Season and Other Fall Sports
In a shocking move, the Southwestern Athletic Conference has announced that the 2020 football season of their member colleges has
Read More
Mayor of Jonestown Resigns Amid Guilty Embezzlement Charges
The mayor of Jonestown has plead guilty to four counts of embezzlement. Kenneth Lester, 46, admitted to using various public
Read More