Winter weather to arrive, bringing cold temps, ice and snow
Winter weather is expected to arrive across the state of Mississippi today, bringing freezing temperatures, sleet and possibly snow. Below, you’ll find the latest from the National Weather Service in…
Mississippi Weather Outlook for Sunday, February 14th
Here's a look at your statewide forecast: To the north, cloudy with a slight chance of light freezing rain and light rain in the morning. A chance of light freezing…
Election Reform: What’s Best for Mississippi
The following op-ed was written and submitted by Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson Election reform remains a significant talking point in the wake of one of the most engaging…
Mississippi Weather Outlook for Saturday, February 13th
Here's a look at your statewide forecast: To the north, cloudy with a chance of light rain and a slight chance of light freezing rain in the morning. Slight chance…
M-Braves and Biloxi Shuckers strike 10-year deals to remain MLB affiliates
Minor League Baseball is here to stay in Mississippi. It’s been announced that the Mississippi Braves, the double-A affiliate for the big league squad in Atlanta, and the Biloxi Shuckers,…
Bless Your Heart Challenge
Magnolia Moms is teaming up with the American Heart Association and The Winning Smile to challenge moms to put their health first during February. The Bless Your Heart Virtual Health Challenge,…
Health officials look to increase vaccinations within minority groups
On Friday morning, Tougaloo College hosted a virtual panel discussing COVID-19 and its impact on minorities. The panel included America’s leading health expert in Dr. Anthony Fauci, as well as…
MSDH confirms 984 new COVID-19 cases, 39 deaths
The Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting 984 new cases of COVID-19. The latest report brings the state’s total up to 285,648. With the confirmation of 39 additional deaths,…
Senate passes medical marijuana fail-safe should court strike down Initiative 65
After a failed vote, a motion to reconsider, and a few lengthy recesses, the Mississippi Senate passed the ‘Mississippi Medical Cannabis Act’—a fail-safe of sorts for the state’s entrance into…
Sharp drop in childhood immunizations during pandemic alarms pediatricians
Surprisingly, a significant number of parents are postponing or skipping their children’s immunizations against highly contagious, preventable illnesses like measles, mumps, and polio. A recent Blue Cross Blue Shield analysis found…
