Mississippi State News

Senate votes to approve new state flag

Mississippi lawmakers are finishing the process of adopting the new state flag with a magnolia and the phrase ‘In God we Trust.’ It’s happening six months after legislators retired the last state flag in the U.S. with…

Palazzo responds to unrest in Washington

South Mississippi’s congressional representative has responded to the events unfolding in Washington right now. Congressman Steven Palazzo tells News 25 he and his staff are in a safe place right now and expressed surprise at how events…

COVID vaccine available for those over 75 in Mississippi

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Those ages 75 and older in Mississippi are now eligible to receive the coronavirus vaccine. Officials said residents can get vaccinated at 18 high-volume drive-through sites and at private clinics throughout the state. Appointments can be…

2021 Mississippi Legislative Session begins today

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Mississippi legislators have started their three-month session. The session started Tuesday during the peak of the coronavirus pandemic in the state. The 174-member body met on Tuesday for the first time since concluding last year's business in the…

Extended Benefits Program Ended in Mississippi

Jackson, MS — Today, the Mississippi Department of Employment Security announced that the Unemployment “Extended Benefits” program ended the week of December 19, 2020. In May of 2020, MDES announced the beginning of the EB program in Mississippi. The EB program was…

COVID-19 vaccine sites opening in Mississippi

COVID vaccines have been in Mississippi for a couple of weeks now. According to the Mississippi State Department of Health, 20,003 people have been vaccinated. Starting today, vaccination sites open across the state. Vaccinations are still in…

Senator Roger Wicker backs COVID-19 relief package

Senator Roger Wicker is supporting the COVID-19 relief package as Congress approves new aid and several Wicker-led bills. This past week, President Trump signed a new COVID-19 relief bill paired with legislation to fund the government through…

Gulfport cancels Mardi Gras balls, parades due to COVID-19

GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — The City of Gulfport will not host any Mardi Gras events this year due to concerns over COVID-19, the Mayor’s office announced Monday. However, the Krewe of Gemini ball will continue as scheduled. The City of…