Mississippi State News

Additional COVID-19 Vaccine Allocated to Mississippi

JACKSON, Miss. – Today the Mississippi State Department of Health announces that additional COVID-19 vaccine was allocated to Mississippi this week. The additional allotments will support ongoing vaccination appointments at drive-through sites next week and allow for a modest amount of doses to…

Beware of lottery scams

The president of the Mississippi Lottery Corporation is warning people not to fall victim to scams. Tom Shaheen says in a news release Wednesday that fake communications about lottery winnings are common. He says the corporation was…

Mississippi legislature to discuss teacher pay raises

Our state legislators are once again mulling over pay increases for teachers. A Senate bill unanimously passed the Senate Education Committee on Wednesday. It would give certified teachers with three or more years of experience a $1,000…

Mississippi National Guard sent to D.C. for inauguration

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - The Mississippi National Guard is sending troops to Washington D. C. for the presidential inauguration. A National Guard press release says that troops will work to keep the event a "safe and secure environment" to allow for "a…

Congressman Steven Palazzo receives 2nd dose of COVID-19 vaccine

WASHINGTON (WXXV) — Congressman Steven Palazzo (R-MS) recently received the second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Palazzo's office released a statement Thursday saying the Congressman received the second round of the vaccine under the guidance issued by the Office of…

Governor Reeves receives COVID-19 vaccine

Today Governor Reeves received his COVID-19 vaccination. The Republican governor got the shot on a video streamed to Facebook live. He said he wanted to take the vaccine publicly to demonstrate his ‘confidence in its safety and efficacy.’ Forty-six-year-old Reeves…

Four Mississippi inmate deaths so far in 2021

The Mississippi Department of Corrections has announced the deaths of four inmates so far in 2021. An autopsy was to be done on each inmate. The latest deaths were announced by the state Tuesday from Central Mississippi Correctional Facility, a…

Pence rules out invoking 25th Amendment on Trump

Vice President Mike Pence is ruling out invoking the 25th Amendment to remove President Donald Trump from power, less than a week after the president fomented the violent insurrection at the Capitol.

Mississippi residents 65 and older can get COVID-19 vaccine

Starting today, Mississippi residents 65 and older as well as those with pre-existing conditions will now be eligible to receive the coronavirus vaccine. The announcement comes less than a week after the state made vaccinations available for Mississippians ages 75…

Governor Tate Reeves announces new COVID-19 Measures

JACKSON — Today, Governor Tate Reeves announced those who are 65 years and older or if you have a pre-existing medical condition are now eligible to make an appointment to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Individuals can schedule an appointment by dialing the…

Man sentenced to death declared innocent

A Mississippi judge has dismissed a murder charge against a man who spent more than a quarter-century on death row. Eddie Lee Howard was convicted of capital murder in the 1992 stabbing death of an 84-year-old woman. District Attorney Scott…