State’s COVID-19 total rises to 4,274 with 300 new cases
The Mississippi State Department of Health has reported 300 new cases of COVID-19 and an additional 7 people have passed away from the virus. The new cases bring Mississippi’s total…
MSDH, UMMC announce upcoming mobile testing sites
The Mississippi State Department of Health and the University of Mississippi Medical Center have announced upcoming locations for COVID-19 testing across the state. This week, the MSDH and UMMC will…
Severe weather in Mississippi’s forecast once again
It’s been just one week since Mississippi was hit hard by severe weather on Easter Sunday, and once again, you need to stay weather aware with more of the same…
Mississippi Weather Outlook for Sunday, April 19th
Here’s a look at your statewide forecast: To the north, showers likely through the day with a slight chance of thunderstorms this morning. Thunderstorms likely this afternoon. Highs in the…
Ole Miss men and women’s basketball programs land big transfers
Both Ole Miss basketball programs have made a huge splash in the transfer portal. This past week, men's head coach Kermit Davis announced the signing of two of the nation's…
Apollo 13 Veteran offers lessons for today’s challenges
Senator Roger Wicker recently had an insightful discussion with Mississippi Astronaut Fred Haise and shared the story. A recent phone conversation with a prominent Mississippian gave me the rare opportunity…
Mississippi Weather Outlook for Saturday, April 18th
Here’s a look at your statewide forecast: To the north, sunny with highs in the upper 60's. Partly to mostly cloudy tonight with a slight chance of light rain. Light…
President Trump approves disaster declaration following Sunday storms
Image courtesy of the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency As recovery efforts continue following Easter Sunday’s storms in Mississippi, help from the federal government is on its way. President Trump has…
Over 9-million in lottery proceeds transferred to the state
The Mississippi Lottery Corporation (MLC) made the March transfer of $9,942,264 in net proceeds to the Lottery Proceeds Fund in the Mississippi State Treasury. This brings the total amount deposited to…
MHA President: emergency room is for non-coronavirus patients
As Mississippi continues to fight against the coronavirus pandemic, questions about the capacity of hospitals and the number of hospital beds still loom. President and CEO of the Mississippi Hospital…
