SCT’s ‘It’s a Wonderful Life: The Radio Play’ to stream online
In a year that has seen Broadway go dark and most live community theatrical productions shuttered, Starkville Community Theatre is rising from the pandemic to deliver some holiday entertainment — 2020 style.
Superintendents reflect on virtual learning, morale in fall defined by pandemic
Throughout the fall semester, public school districts throughout the Golden Triangle frequently adjusted learning models, equipment and just about everything else related to teaching and learning, all under the specter of a global pandemic that has infected millions of Americans.
Dating apps, websites draw increased traffic in Golden Triangle during pandemic
In 1977, musician John Paul Young first released the hit song “Love Is in the Air.”
If a musician tried to write lyrics to detail the virtual dating scene in the Golden Triangle amidst the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, they probably would have a different message.
Can’t see the solar eclipse? Tune in online or on TV
Ronald Dantowitz has been looking forward to Monday’s solar eclipse for nearly 40 years.
Months later, no decision on Mississippi online tax plan
Months after Mississippi’s top tax official proposed requiring large online sellers to collect taxes on internet sales, he still hasn’t enacted the rule.
Reeves kills bill to collect internet tax, earmark for roads
Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves said Monday that the Mississippi Senate will reject House legislation that would force retailers to collect taxes on internet sales and earmark the money for road and bridge work.
Revenue boss says he’s fighting law by taxing internet sales
Some tax experts and conservative groups are questioning a proposed Mississippi regulation that would require large sellers to collect taxes on internet sales.
Bill on internet taxes advances to Mississippi Senate
The Mississippi House has removed a procedural hold on a bill to enforce tax collections on items sold over the internet.
Internet sales tax bill in limbo after initially passing
The Mississippi House could be on track to reverse itself and eventually kill a proposed internet sales tax.
Mississippi House debates internet sales tax for roads and bridge work
Mississippi’s House voted on Wednesday to enforce taxation on internet sales and earmark the money for road and bridge work.
Smaller states rejoice as Amazon finally collects sales tax
Many online shoppers in the United States have for years had to pay state sales taxes whenever they buy goods from Amazon.
Official: Amazon to start charging tax on Miss. sales
Mississippi’s chief tax collector has announced that internet retailing titan Amazon will collect Mississippi’s 7 percent sales tax beginning Feb. 1.
The W offers 50 online self-paced classes for professional development
Teaching with Pizzazz, College and Career Readiness for Math and Active Classroom s are among the 50 online non-credit courses being offered through the Professional Learning Academy at Mississippi University for Women.
Hood asks court to legalize online sales tax
Mississippi’s attorney general is signing up for a court challenge to overturn a federal ban of online sales taxes.
Forget the TV: How to follow Election Day online
TVs are so last century. News outlets are using Facebook Live, Snapchat, YouTube and other tools to offer live coverage of Election Day in ways not possible four years ago.
Luring children online: Monitor teens’ accounts, talk about social media, parents and experts say
Two years ago, Aimee Bradley’s daughter didn’t think anything of exchanging online messages with someone she had never met.
Our View: Social media requires precautions in absence of solutions
The arrest of a Columbus man earlier this month on charges of using a computer to lure a child for sexual purposes should serve as a reminder that child predators are in every community.
Top five tips to shop safely online
While a good bargain is always thrilling, safety is the most important thing to consider when shopping online.
Southern Miss named top online program in state
The University of Southern Mississippi’s online education program has been named the best in the state for 2015-2016 by AffordableCollegesOnline.org.
AP Poll: No digital divide among black, white millennials
A new poll finds African-American millennials say they are just as engaged in getting news online as their white counterparts, further debunking a long-held belief that people of color are at risk of being left behind technologically.