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Mississippi State News
Governor Tate Reeves signs bill for new Mississippi state flag
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves has signed a bill that gives the state a new flag with a magnolia and the phrase, “In God We Trust.” The bill signing happened Monday,…
Mississippi Dept. of Health reports 1,227 new COVID-19 cases, 19 deaths Monday morning
(WXXV) — The Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting an additional 1,227 cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi and 19 deaths as of Monday, January 11, 2021. One death was reported in Harrison County. In the southernmost six counties of…
Mississippi Dept. of Health reports 1,648 new COVID-19 cases, 98 deaths Tuesday morning
(WXXV) — The Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting an additional 1,227 cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi and 19 deaths as of Monday, January 11, 2021. One death was reported in Harrison County. In the southernmost six counties of Mississippi, the numbers of COVID-19 cases were as follows: George — 1,897 (17 new) Hancock […]
Mississippi Dept. of Health reports 1,193 new COVID-19 cases, 51 deaths Tuesday morning
(WXXV) — The Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting an additional 1,227 cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi and 19 deaths as of Monday, January 11, 2021. One death was reported in Harrison County. In the southernmost six counties of Mississippi, the numbers of COVID-19 cases were as follows: George — 1,897 (17 new) Hancock […]
Analysis: Health care, education, incentives on 2021 agendas for Mississippi lawmakers
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — With the Mississippi legislative session just beginning, officials are starting to reveal their public policy wish lists, including proposals to increase teacher pay and improve the availability of health care…
Mega Millions draw winning numbers for January 8th, 2021
Here are the winning numbers for tonight's Mega Millions draw. All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation.
CASH 3 draw winning numbers for January 8th, 2021
The CASH 3 draw winning numbers for January 8th: 2-2-6. All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation.
Governor Tate Reeves makes statement on COVID-19 Vaccine
JACKSON — Today, Governor Tate Reeves made a statement in regards to the COVID-19 vaccine plan. "Vaccines are rolling out across the US. That’s great news. The bad news: it’s not going nearly fast enough (at least here). I said that on Monday,…
Mississippi Department of Employment Security announces continued Assistance for Unemployed Workers
Jackson, MS — On December 27, 2020, the Continued Assistance for Unemployed Workers Act of 2020 (Continued Assistance Act) was signed into law. Many unemployment provisions are now extended beyond their original expiration date of December 31, 2020, and the Federal Pandemic…
Mega Millions Jackpot jumps to $510 Million
The Mega Millions jackpot for tonight has jumped to a whopping $510 million. Officials say this jackpot could be the 10th largest prize in the game’s history and the highest it’s been since March 2019. Back on…
Moderna vaccine distributed to seniors over 75 in D’Iberville
Thousands of seniors on the Gulf Coast have been vaccinated this week with the Moderna vaccine. Today at the D’Iberville Community Center, walk-in patients were given their first of two doses. Memorial had 800 Moderna vaccines at…
Police officer pays for shoplifting suspects’ holiday dinner
SOMERSET, Mass. (AP) — A Massachusetts police officer declined to charge two women accused of trying to steal groceries for the children — and instead bought them Christmas dinner. Somerset Officer Matt Lima responded to a report of shoplifting Dec.…
Mississippi receiving nearly $200M to fight COVID-19
More funding is coming to Mississippi to assist in the fight against the coronavirus. Mississippi Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith announced an award of almost $200M to Mississippi. It’s being provided by the Centers for Disease Control to support…
MSDH reports 2,175 new COVID-19 cases and 40 deaths
The Mississippi State Department of Health reports 2,175 new COVID-19 cases and 40 new deaths. The statewide total now stands at 233,665 cases and 5,101 deaths. Here are the numbers in our area: Hancock County has 2,290 cases and 57…
CASH 3 Draw winning numbers for January 7th, 2021
The CASH 3 Draw winning numbers for January 7th are: 7-5-4. All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation.
MSDH reports 3,255 new COVID 19 cases and 48 new deaths
Today, the Mississippi State Department of Health has reported 3,255 new COVID-19 cases and 48 new deaths. Currently the department’s website is offline due to technical problems, but MSDH says they’re working to get the website back…
The Mississippi Department of Public Safety and the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation announce Mississippi’s ‘Most Wanted List’
JACKSON, MS – Today Commissioner Sean Tindell announced the launch of Mississippi’s Most Wanted list. This list is compiled by the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation in conjunction with law enforcement agencies throughout the state and includes ten of Mississippi’s most…
Mega Millions Jackpot Increases to $510 Million!
JACKSON, MISS--The Mega Millions jackpot for Friday, January 8, just jumped from an estimated annuity jackpot of $490 million to $510 million! The new cash value is now estimated at $377.4 million. Mega Millions and Powerball have combined jackpots of…
AP PHOTOS: Scenes of violence at U.S. Capitol shock world
WASHINGTON (AP) — Pro-Trump protesters breached the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday afternoon, violently clashing with law enforcement as lawmakers were gathered inside to formalize President-elect Joe Biden’s victory in November’s presidential election. Law enforcement instructed lawmakers to retrieve masks from…
House rejects objection to Biden’s Arizona win
The House has voted overwhelmingly to reject an objection to President-elect Joe Biden’s win in Arizona, joining the Senate in upholding the results of the election there. The objection failed 303-121 on Wednesday night, with only Republicans voting in support.
Powerball winning numbers for January 6th, 2021
Here are the Powerball winning numbers for January 6th. All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation.
CASH 3 draw winning numbers for January 6th, 2021
The CASH 3 draw winning numbers for January 6th are: 7-5-1. All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation.
Woman shot and killed during violence on Capitol Hill
A woman who was shot inside the U.S. Capitol building has died. Officials have not identified the woman who died, only saying she was believed to have been shot by a police officer. The woman was rushed…