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June 7th Primary and General Elections Post-Election Day Update From Michael Watson
No statewide issues were reported to our office during the June 7th primary and general elections. However, we received a handful of...
Clay Mansell
Jun 9, 20222 min read
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Song aims to prevent suicide, remind fathers of the value in life, love and family
A young girl’s poem in the wake of her dad’s suicide touched a chord deep in Tommy Rice’s heart. Now, this award-winning songwriter prays...
Clay Mansell
Jun 2, 20223 min read
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June 7th Primary and General Election Day Reminders
Mississippi's Primary Election Day is just one week away. The June 7th ballot features candidates for U.S. House of Representatives....
Clay Mansell
May 31, 20222 min read
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Dr. Daniel Edney Appointed New State Health Officer Effective in August
Today, the Mississippi State Board of Health announces that Daniel P. Edney, MD, FACP, FASAM, will be appointed as the new State Health...
Clay Mansell
May 26, 20222 min read
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World Championship Old-Time Piano Playing Contest & Festival
Held annually to coincide with Memorial Day weekend, this event boasts the largest, most comprehensive competitive events for pianists...
Clay Mansell
May 20, 20222 min read
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June Musical Extravaganza Announced
Packed with Mississippi talent, the semi-annual Branson-style Musical Extravaganza has brought entertainment to thousands of attendees...
Clay Mansell
May 18, 20221 min read
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St. Joseph art students help Ukraine relief by creating, selling hand-made ceramic crosses
St. Joseph Catholic School is doing its part to help war-torn Ukraine: The Fine Arts Department is selling student-created, hand-crafted...
Clay Mansell
May 17, 20222 min read
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Curbing abuses of sports officials
Unemployment is currently pretty low. There are lots of jobs out there. One job segment that always seems to be hiring is the service...
Clay Mansell
May 9, 20223 min read
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Polk to Speak at Ferriss Trophy Presentation
The Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and Museum along with the Pearl River Resort and the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians is pleased...
Clay Mansell
May 6, 20222 min read
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MERCANTILE MISSISSIPPI will be held at the Mississippi Trade Mark in Jackson
MERCANTILE MISSISSIPPI will be held Friday, May 6th and Saturday, May 7th, at the Mississippi Trade Mart in Jackson. This two day...
Clay Mansell
Apr 27, 20221 min read
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Merit Health has Broad Impact on Central Mississippi
Over the course of a year, the impact of the Merit Health network of hospitals and Merit Health Medical Group adds up as the skilled and...
Clay Mansell
Apr 27, 20223 min read
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ERDC Day at MSU highlights economic development and collaborative partnerships
STARKVILLE, Miss.— On April 14, a team of U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) leaders visited Mississippi State...
Clay Mansell
Apr 22, 20222 min read
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As costs go up, here are five things Entergy Mississippi is doing to keep power bills affordable
Like most things these days, the material costs related to generating and delivering power have gone up recently. Almost 70 % of the...
Clay Mansell
Apr 22, 20223 min read
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Dr. Carey Wright announces retirement after historic tenure of record student achievement
After a 5o-year career in public education, State Superintendent of Education Carey Wright, Ed.D., will retire on June 30, 2022. The...
Clay Mansell
Apr 21, 20223 min read
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Senate Approves Redistricting Map with 36 Strong Republican Seats
The Mississippi Senate today approved a new legislative redistricting map which secures 36 strong Republican seats moving into the 2023...
Clay Mansell
Apr 4, 20221 min read
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Tommy Rice Receives NMA Award for Country New Group of the Year!
New Music Awards has announced that Tommy Rice has won the 2022 New Music Award for Country New Group of the Year. “I am beyond happy,...
Clay Mansell
Apr 4, 20222 min read
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Federal Contract Workers’ Calls for Paid Sick Leave, a Union Have Gone Unanswered
Today, March 23, on the anniversary of the Affordable Care Act, call center workers at Maximus, a federal contractor that employs one of...
Clay Mansell
Apr 4, 20223 min read
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The Wreaths Across America Mobile Education Exhibit National Tour
The Wreaths Across America Mobile Education Exhibit National Tour Will Make a Stop in Jackson and Madison Wreaths Across America (WAA)...
Clay Mansell
Apr 4, 20223 min read
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Mississippi Metropolitan Ballet stages new production: “Wizard of Oz”
Mississippi Metropolitan Ballet (MMB) presents a new production of Charles Maple’s “Wizard of Oz” on April 2 and 3 at Jackson Academy...
Clay Mansell
Apr 4, 20223 min read
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CHANEY: CHECK SMOKE ALARMS AND MAKE ESCAPE PLAN
Daylight Saving Time happens Sunday morning and is a good reminder to test smoke alarms and talk to your family about what to do if there...
Clay Mansell
Apr 4, 20221 min read
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