COVID-19 vaccine arrives in MS, health officials receive first doses
Photo courtesy of UMMC Nine months after Mississippi’s first confirmed case of COVID-19, the state’s top medical experts became the first residents of the Magnolia State to receive the highly-anticipated…
State Auditor: “Widespread problems” in Holmes County School District
An audit conducted by State Auditor Shad White's office has uncovered what he called “widespread problems” within the Holmes County Consolidated School District. According to White, Holmes County taxpayers footed…
Oak Park Elementary School Creates a Winter Wonderland
It’s a winter wonderland at Oak Park Elementary School in Laurel, Mississippi! Faculty and staff members decorated each hallway in varying themes to spread holiday cheer. Candy, snow, toy soldiers, nutcrackers, trees,…
Steve Azar reflects on the life of Charley Pride
The music world lost a legend this past weekend with the passing of Charley Pride. The Mississippi native, 86, was not only a three-time Grammy winner but he became the…
MSDH confirms 1,648 new COVID-19 cases, 5 deaths
The Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting 1,648 new cases of COVID-19. Today’s report brings the state’s total number of cases up to 181,095. With the confirmation of 5…
Wiggins Mayor Joel Miles passes away due to COVID-19 complications
A South Mississippi mayor has passed away from COVID-19-related complications. Following a two-week hospitalization, the city of Wiggins and family members confirmed on social media Monday morning that Mayor Joel…
You don’t have to worry about the Grinch stealing Christmas this year.
The Christmas culprit was brought in after stealing a skiff and leading marine patrol in a pursuit that ended when he ran aground. The 'Goula Grinch's' 60 year sentence was…
Mississippi Weather Outlook for Monday, December 14th
Here's a look at your statewide forecast: To the north, partly sunny in the morning, then clear with highs in the upper 40's. Partly cloudy tonight with lows in the…
Thunder & Lightning: What’s True After Mississippi State’s Frustrating Loss to Auburn?
Mississippi State was looking like a team on the rise after two better performances against Georgia and Ole Miss, but the Bulldogs reverted to bad habits on Saturday in an…
Mississippi Public Universities support state’s advanced manufacturing sector
The advanced manufacturing sector in Mississippi provides thousands of jobs, supports our state through tax revenue generated, supports local communities through donations, and create products that are essential in our…
