MSDH warns against use of animal doses of Ivermectin as COVID-19 treatment
The Mississippi State Department of Health is issuing a warning against the misuse of Ivermectin—a drug often used to treat or prevent parasites in animals...
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Special session unlikely as hospitals face capacity & staffing issues
Throughout the latest wave of the pandemic, hospitals in Mississippi have become increasingly strained due to a surge in admissions and well-documented staffing issues. Capacity...
Thousands of Mississippian’s going into business for themselves
The number of new businesses opening up in Mississippi is on the increase. Secretary of State Michael Watson told SuperTalk Mississippi those numbers are tracked through his...
Governor updates pandemic response, reaffirms stance against mask mandate
As Mississippi continues to navigate the Delta wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Tate Reeves held a press conference this afternoon to provide the latest...
SBE allows schools to use hybrid schedule to slow spread of COVID-19
The Mississippi State Board of Education has adopted a new policy as COVID-19 cases spread in schools across the state. To combat the spread of...
Desperation in MS Hospitals: Speaker Gunn said, “I had to see it for myself.”
by Andi Davis
Desperation. That’s the word to describe what hospitals across the state are feeling as the number of COVID-19 patients continue to pour in their doors....
Saints reverse course, will offer refunds
The New Orleans Saints are reversing course, and will allow refunds for ticket holders. They issued a statement today saying they’ve received less than 120...
Children’s of Mississippi reports highest number of COVID patients to date
Photo courtesy of Children’s of Hospital (Twitter) In the midst of the latest wave of the pandemic, more children are being admitted to hospitals across...
Tate County authorities arrest student who brought gun to school
by Andi Davis
Tate County Sheriff Brad Lance said they were notified Wednesday afternoon that a student at Independence High School was found in possession of a firearm....
Op-ed: Central District Public Service Commissioner says hydropower has been a missed opportunity in MS
by Andi Davis
Image above: Grand Coulee Dam (Image courtesy of U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation – Creator: Kirsten Strough) Humans have been harnessing the...