Mississippi State News

State Supreme Court rules in Governor Reeves' favor

The state Supreme Court has ruled Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves acted within his rights when he partially vetoed a budget bill. Thursday’s decision is a reversal of a chancery court judge’s ruling in October. Reeves’ spokesperson, Bailey…

Mayor of Wiggins Joel Miles passes away due to COVID-19 complications

WIGGINS, Miss. (WXXV) — Mayor of Wiggins Joel Miles has died due to complications from COVID-19. The City of Wiggins announced the Mayor's death on social media late Sunday night. https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=2911561702279533&id=122137944555270 Miles spent two weeks in the hospital fighting the…

Mississippi requiring hospitals to halt elective surgeries

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Mississippi's coronavirus hospitalizations continue to surpass records. The state's top health official said Friday that hospitals full with COVID-19 patients can no longer handle elective surgeries, and he's requiring the facilities to start postponing many of…