Don Wayne Jones

@tatereeves The Lord is risen indeed!

From our family to yours, Happy Easter! He is risen!

Mississippi businesses sue ABC operator over alcohol shortage mississippitoday.org/2026/03/25/bus…

@tatereeves Awesome!

Another national win for Mississippi! Out of all the communities along the entire Mississippi River corridor in America, Vicksburg is ranked Number One. This is what momentum looks like!

SpaceX launches dozens of Starlink satellites at once (often 50–60 per rocket). Right after they’re released from the rocket in low Earth orbit (around 200–350 km altitude), they’re still packed closely together and moving at the exact same speed and direction. From the ground, they look like a long, straight line of bright dots slowly gliding across the sky - exactly like a glowing “train” or string of pearls. Here’s exactly what people see: (These are real photos — the satellites are reflecting sunlight, which is why they stay bright even after sunset on the ground.) Why it looks like that They’re very close together right after launch. They’re still in their lowest orbit (brightest and easiest to see). They travel in a perfect line because they haven’t yet spread out to their final positions. The “train” effect only lasts a few days to a couple of weeks. Then the satellites use their own thrusters to climb higher (to ~550 km) and separate, so they stop looking like one long chain and become individual faint dots. Why people get confused It often gets reported as a UFO because it’s so unusual — a perfect line of moving lights that doesn’t blink or make sound. But it’s 100% human-made satellites building the Starlink internet constellation. If you ever spot one, you can track future passes on sites like findstarlink.com or heavens-above.com. They’re easiest to see 30–90 minutes after sunset or before sunrise on clear nights.

Yesterday, Sgt. Peter Heim and PIO Breck Jones with the Oxford Police Department Drone Unit partnered with Steve Brunton, Stormwater Engineer for the @cityofoxford, to take a proactive look at areas impacted by Winter Storm Fern. Using drone technology, the team flew over City maintained storm ditches and creeks throughout Oxford to identify trees and limbs that may have fallen into waterways during the recent winter weather. These obstructions, if left unchecked, can damage sewage infrastructure, clog drainage systems, and create larger flooding or environmental issues in the future. By taking to the air, the Drone Unit was able to safely and efficiently survey hard-to-reach areas, giving the Stormwater Division a clear view of potential problem spots before they turn into costly repairs or community concerns. This is a great example of how technology, teamwork, and proactive planning help protect Oxford’s infrastructure and keep our community running smoothly even after the storm has passed.

More Mississippi Momentum: General Atomics is investing $25 million in Lee County to expand its advanced defense manufacturing capabilities. Proud of the role Mississippi plays in protecting America. 🇺🇸

STARLINK SATELLITE EXPANSION IS ONE OF THE LARGEST AND FASTEST INFRASTRUCTURE BUILDS IN HUMAN HISTORY SpaceX has now launched over 11,400 Starlink satellites, with nearly 10,000 currently in orbit and active. The constellation is growing so fast that Starlink already serves more than 9 million users across 150+ countries and territories — and the real explosion is still ahead. Here’s why this scale is a massive deal: • True global coverage is almost complete
The latest V2 satellites (larger, more powerful, with laser links) are filling the final gaps. Polar regions, deep oceans, remote deserts, and mountain ranges that never had reliable internet are now coming online fast. • Direct-to-Cell is coming soon
Regular smartphones will soon connect directly to Starlink satellites — no dish needed. Emergency calls, texts, and basic data will work literally anywhere on Earth. • Speeds & reliability keep improving
Average speeds are already 100–300+ Mbps with low latency. As more satellites join, the network gets faster, more resilient, and capable of handling tens of millions of users. • Real-world impact is already enormous • Disaster zones restored within hours • Rural schools and hospitals in Africa, South America, and Asia now have high-speed internet for the first time • Commercial flights, ships, mining operations, and remote communities run on Starlink • Conflict zones stayed connected when ground networks were destroyed • It funds the multiplanetary future
Starlink revenue is the main cash engine paying for Starship development. Every new satellite launched is helping build the vehicle that will take humanity to Mars. This isn’t just “satellite internet.” This is the largest, fastest-deployed global communications network ever created — turning “no signal” into a sentence from the past for billions of people. The expansion is relentless, and the best is still coming.

Night view with Holy Name of Jesus Church (Loyola University) and purple bridges, New Orleans

Bill that would help cover costs for learning skilled trades lands bipartisan support mississippitoday.org/2026/02/23/bil…

This gave an entire arena CHILLS… 🇺🇸 If this doesn’t make your heart swell, check your pulse. Drop a 🇺🇸 if you got goosebumps

The most efficient U.S. road trip route, as determined by a data scientist… In 2015, data scientist Dr. Randal Olson created what he dubbed the “perfect” U.S. road trip using genetic algorithms—a type of search heuristic—to tackle the classic Traveling Salesman Problem. His aim was to chart the most efficient route visiting either 50 major national landmarks or all 47–50+ National Parks without needless backtracking. The final route stretches over 13,699 miles, covering all 48 contiguous states and iconic sites like the Statue of Liberty, the Alamo, and Yellowstone. While the pure driving time totals roughly 224 hours, most travelers would spend 2 to 3 months completing the journey with sightseeing.

It’s never too early to start counting down until next year! 350 days (50 weeks) until Mardi Gras 2027. 🎭👑 #CarnivalCountdown #MardiGras #NewOrleans

The US hockey team rolled into E11ven night club in Miami and led the club in singing the national anthem. This is phenomenal:

People in a lamp, Chartres at Madison, New Orleans

Look at these beautiful azaleas blooming in Jackson Square! 🩷💚🩵 #NewOrleans

@Kash_Patel It was EPIC! USA USA USA

For the very concerned media - yes, I love America and was extremely humbled when my friends, the newly minted Gold Medal winners on Team USA, invited me into the locker room to celebrate this historic moment with the boys- Greatest country on earth and greatest sport on earth. 👊🏼🏒🇺🇸

Mississippi has gone from WORST to FIRST in several areas of education. How did the "Mississippi Miracle" happen? Governor @tatereeves tells us what it took.

@seanmdav @fieldingannissa Bam!

@fieldingannissa Interesting that Canadians only find success in America.

“American teams own hockey” Meanwhile the rosters on those American teams look like this:

Starship is the largest flying object ever made and it will continue to grow

This is easily one of the most bada** photos of all time 🔥🇺🇸🥇 📸: Cole/IG