Mississippi State News

Dr. Dobbs stresses COVID-19 dangers

Mississippi’s top health official says he is exhausted trying to convince people in the state to take the coronavirus seriously. State Health Officer Dr. Thomas Dobbs said the public is refusing to follow public health guidelines. At…

Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith gives Thanksgiving message

U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith issued a message for the Thanksgiving holiday encouraging Mississippians to remain optimistic throughout the pandemic. Hyde-Smith asks the public to “recommit ourselves to giving thanks to God for the blessing we enjoy, even…

Mississippi troopers to begin holiday patrols Wednesday

JACKSON, Miss. - The Mississippi Highway Patrol said it will begin the 2020 Thanksgiving holiday travel enforcement period on Wednesday at 12:01 a.m. and end Sunday at midnight. State troopers will be used on all state, federal and interstate systems…

Oxford, Mississippi daycare shut down after death of 8-week-old

OXFORD, MISS. (WCBI) – An Oxford daycare cannot provide care to infants after the death of an eight-week-old. The Mississippi State Department of Health served an emergency suspension of license to Mother Goose of Oxford, INC. The order says “the facility has been determined to constitute a substantial hazard to the health and safety of […]

Jackson State University names Thomas Hudson as new president

JACKSON, MISS. (WCBI) – Thomas Hudson is named President of Jackson State University. In a meeting earlier today, The Board of Trustees of State Institutions made the decision. Hudson was made acting president earlier this year. The Board stated that Hudson provided leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic and helped to improve the university’s financial position. […]