MS coast dealing with record rainfall
A torrential downpour Thursday forced school closures across the coast. Flash flooding during the early morning hours made travel too treacherous. Some businesses had to shut down to clean up…
MSDH confirms 216 new COVID-19 cases, 12 deaths
This morning, the Mississippi State Department of Health reported 216 new cases of COVID-19. The latest report brings the state’s total number of cases up to 308,737. With the confirmation…
‘Dignity for Incarcerated Women Act’ signed into law
One of the criminal justice reform measures passed by the Mississippi Legislature has been signed into law. Governor Tate Reeves has signed the ‘Dignity for Incarcerated Women Act,’ which, according…
Black Caucus calls for governor to rescind ‘Confederate Heritage Month’ proclamation
April has been declared as ‘Confederate Heritage Month’ in Mississippi by way of a proclamation signed by Governor Tate Reeves over a week ago. Now, the Mississippi Legislative Black Caucus…
Overdose deaths rising in MS – influx of counterfeit pharmaceuticals also growing
Oxford Police say, in the last six months, there have been 10 overdoses resulting in death. Since January of 2021, there have been 7 overdose deaths and 5 overdoses that…
Gipson: Worker shortages threaten commerce, supply and distribution chains
The following op-ed was written and submitted by Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson For over a year, supply and distribution chains in America have been adversely affected by COVID-19…
Mississippi Weather Outlook for Friday, April 16th
Here's a look at your statewide forecast: To the north, mostly cloudy with a chance of morning and afternoon showers. Highs in the lower to mid 60's. Showers likely tonight…
Thunder & Lightning: Preview, Playmakers, and Predictions for Mississippi State-Ole Miss
Mississippi State and Ole Miss will meet on the diamond for the first time since May of 2019, and the stakes could not be higher. It might the biggest series…
T&L Extra: SportsTalk Mississippi’s Richard Cross Preview MSU-Ole Miss
Its the biggest baseball series in this state in recent memory, and it starts today. Brian Hadad welcomes his SportsTalk Mississippi compatriot Richard Cross to get an inside look at…
MSDH to close all 81 WIC food distribution sites
By the late summer/early fall, the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) will be closing all 81 of its Women, Infants and Children (WIC) food distribution sites throughout the state.…
