UMMC official says statewide mask mandate needed: “What we have been doing, hasn’t turned us around.”
Mississippi's cases of COVID-19 continue to rise and medical officials are worried. Saturday, 1,972 new cases were reported, becoming the state's largest one-day increase since the beginning of the pandemic. …
MDE completes delivery of 325,000 devices to school districts
At the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, distance learning presented challenges for Mississippi students who lacked access to the proper equipment to participate. Today, the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE)…
City of Madison continues fight against medical marijuana
Even after 74% of Mississippi voters approved Initiative 65, which is slated to create the state’s first-ever medical marijuana program, the city of Madison and Mayor Mary Hawkins Butler are…
Ole Miss basketball suspends team activities through Dec. 7
The beginning of the college basketball season in Oxford has been pushed back following the cancellation of the upcoming Justin Reed Classic. Ole Miss Athletics announced that positive COVID-19 tests…
MSDH confirms 699 new COVID-19 cases, 0 deaths
The Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting 699 new cases of COVID-19 and 0 new deaths. Today’s report brings the state’s total up to 143,879. This follows higher weekend…
You could have unclaimed $ and not even know it…
Unclaimed property returns in Mississippi topped $16 million for the year. State Treasurer David McRae is urging Mississippians, businesses, and non-profit organizations to check with their bank or financial institution…
Mississippi Weather Outlook for Monday, November 23rd
Here's a look at your statewide forecast: To the north, mostly sunny with highs in the upper 50's. Partly to mostly cloudy tonight with lows near 40. In central Mississippi,…
Thompson introduces bill to overhaul Dept. of Homeland Security
Friday, Congressman Bennie Thomspon introduced legislation seeking to overhaul the Department of Homeland Security. As the Chairman of the Committee on Homeland Security, Rep. Thompson, and other committee Democrats, introduced…
Consider a Mississippi Christmas tree to brighten your holidays
As the holidays approach, Mississippi Ag Commissioner Andy Gipson encourages you to make this year a “Genuine Mississippi” Christmas by purchasing a Mississippi Christmas tree. The Mississippi Department of Agriculture…
Mississippi Weather Outlook for Sunday, November 22nd
Here's a look at your statewide forecast: To the north, mostly cloudy with a slight chance of morning showers and a chance in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 60's.…
