NWS: Fourth tornado touched down on Christmas Eve in Mississippi
Make that four confirmed tornadoes that touched down on Christmas Eve in Mississippi as the National Weather Service in Jackson now states that a short-lived system formed in Madison County. …
MSDH confirms 1,701 new COVID-19 cases, 28 deaths
The Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting 1,701 new cases of COVID-19. Today’s report brings the state’s total number of cases up to 208,089. With the confirmation of *28…
Christmas holiday travel period ends with 4 fatalities in Mississippi
The Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) concluded its 2020 Christmas holiday travel period which began Wednesday, December 23, at 12:01 a.m. and ended Sunday, December 27 at midnight. MHP issued 5,898…
Mississippi Weather Outlook for Monday, December 28th
Here's a look at your statewide forecast: To the north, partly sunny with a slight chance of rain. Highs in the upper 40's. Mostly to partly cloudy tonight with a…
Palazzo’s office: House Ethics inquiry “should be dismissed”
As the House Ethics Committee looks into the possibility of Representative Steven Palazzo misspending over $200,000 in campaign funds, Palazzo's office believes that the matter "should be dismissed" during the…
MSDH reports 1,527 cases of COVID-19, 180 additional hospitalizations
The Mississippi State Department of Health has confirmed 1,527 new cases of COVID-19 with six additional deaths. Friday’s report brings the total number of cases in Mississippi up to 204,178.…
Mississippi Weather Outlook for Christmas Day, Friday, December 25th
Here's a look at your statewide forecast: To the north, sunny with highs in the upper 30's. Clear tonight with lows in the mid 20's. In central Mississippi, sunny with…
MEMA director Michel released from hospital after COVID-19 battle
On Sunday, the executive director of the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency, Greg Michel, was hospitalized due to complications from COVID-19. Fortunately, Michel was released from the hospital and able to…
MSDH issues holiday health guidelines
As COVID-19 cases continue to rise, health officials have continuously urged all Mississippi’s to keep celebrations small and local to limit potential transmission of the virus. With that in mind,…
Commissioner Cain to legalize smoking at Mississippi prisons
Mississippi prison inmates who smoke will be able to do so legally for the first time in 10 years. “Inmates who smoke are smoking anyway, but they’re having to smuggle…
