Holly Springs hospital announces closure of inpatient care
One Mississippi rural emergency hospital in Holly Springs has announced plans to end all inpatient care as the threat of closure becomes more of a reality for 28 hospitals across…
Mississippi’s uncommon spirit
In the aftermath of the deadly and destructive tornadoes that ripped across Mississippi bringing catastrophic damage to many places, especially Rolling Fork, I am struck by something that plays out…
Biden: Federal government to cover emergency funding for Mississippi’s tornado damage
President Joe Biden has announced that the federal government will cover all costs from Mississippi's emergency measures that will occur over the next month. Biden and First Lady Jill Biden…
PSC candidate Gunasekara files appeal with state Supreme Court over residency ruling
Following a circuit court judge’s recent decision to rule Mandy Gunasekara ineligible to run for public service commission, Gunasekara has announced that she is taking the matter to the Mississippi…
Plane crash near Oxford leaves 1 dead, 1 injured
Multiple agencies are investigating an airplane crash that occurred near Oxford Thursday night, killing one and injuring another. The Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office reports that they received a notification from…
Montgomery, Panola Counties now eligible for FEMA assistance following severe storms
Two additional counties in Mississippi are now eligible for FEMA assistance following last week's severe weather and tornadoes, which impacted thousands of residents throughout the state. At this time, individuals…
Your Mississippi forecast for Friday, March 31
Severe thunderstorms are possible late Friday afternoon into the overnight hours in some parts of Mississippi. Sustained wind speeds of 20 to 30 mph are expected, especially through the Delta…
Mike Kent named interim state superintendent of education
Following the Senate's rejection of Dr. Robert Taylor as state superintendent of education, the Mississippi State Board of Education (SBE) has named Mike Kent to hold the position as an…
Thunder & Lightning: Mississippi State Plays Better But Still Loses + The Annual Wrestlemania Preview
It still isn't good enough for Mississippi State baseball, but the Diamond Dawgs looked like a competent, competitive baseball team on Thursday night in a 6-4 defeat to South Carolina.…
