Mega Millions winning numbers for December 11th, 2020
Here are the winning numbers for tonight's Mega Millions draw. All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation.
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CASH 3 Draw winning numbers for December 11th, 2020
The CASH 3 Draw winning numbers for December 11th are: 9-0-0. All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation.
U.S. allows emergency COVID-19 vaccine in bid to end pandemic
By LAURAN NEERGAARD and MATTHEW PERRONE Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - The U.S. has given the final go-ahead to the nation’s first COVID-19 vaccine, launching emergency vaccinations in a bid to end the pandemic. Shots will begin in a few…
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…
MSDH reports 2,327 new COVID-19 cases and 41 new deaths
The Mississippi State Department of Health reported 2,327 new COVID-19 cases and 41 new deaths including two in Jackson County. The statewide total stands at 175,282 confirmed cases and 4,124 deaths. Here are the numbers in our…
Updated COVID executive order goes into effect at 5 p.m. today
New executive orders from Governor Tate Reeves will go into effect today at 5 p.m. to help slow the spread of coronavirus. Reeves is adding more COVID-19 measures in an effort to keep Mississippians safe and added…
CASH 3 Draw winning numbers for December 10th, 2020
The CASH 3 Draw winning numbers for December 10th are: 1-4-1. All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation.
Weekly Jobs Report: 853,000 total first time jobless claims
First time jobless claims jumped last week. According to the Labor Department, first time claims total 853,000. That’s 100,000 more than the previous week and the highest number of claims since September 19th. It’s much higher than…
Mississippi State University will delay start of classes from Jan. 6 until Jan. 11
STARKVILLE, Miss.—Citing an abundance of caution, Mississippi State University today announced that the start of Spring 2021 semester classes will be slightly postponed from Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, to Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, as MSU continues to monitor the impacts…
MSDH reports 2,283 new COVID-19 cases and 42 new deaths
The Mississippi State Department of Health reported 2,283 new COVID-19 cases and 42 new deaths including two in George County and one new death in Harrison County. The statewide total stands at 172,955 confirmed cases and 4,083…
Powerball winning numbers for December 9th, 2020
Here are today's winning Powerball numbers. All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation.
CASH 3 Draw winning numbers for December 9th, 2020
The CASH 3 Draw winning numbers for December 9th are: 7-4-4. All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation.
Mississippi University for Women nursing students prepare to answer the call amid healthcare worker shortage
COLUMBUS, MISS. (WCBI) – Tuesday, Mississippi State Senator Chad McMahan told reporters that the Senate Health Comity has held hearings discussing the possibility of relaxing some regulations to allow qualified nursing students to begin working in clinical situations with proper supervision. As hospitals across the country search for solutions to the healthcare worker shortage during […]
Mayor of Aberdeen, Miss. to go on trial for embezzlement in February 2021
ABERDEEN, MISS. (WCBI) – Aberdeen Mayor Maurice Howard will go to trial next year. A continuance was granted to push Howard’s embezzlement trial to February first. The recently re-elected mayor was indicted in October 2019 on five counts of embezzlement. He’s accused of receiving about 35 hundred dollars in taxpayer-funded reimbursements for city-related trips. The […]
MSDH reports 2,764 new COVID-19 cases and 24 new deaths across the state
The Mississippi State Department of Health reported 2,746 new COVID-19 cases and 24 new deaths across the state. The statewide total stands at 170,672 confirmed cases and 4,041 deaths. Here are the numbers in our area: Hancock…
Governor Tate Reeves Announces Additional COVID-19 Measures
JACKSON — Today, Governor Tate Reeves announced additional COVID-19 measures in an effort to keep Mississippians safe. The Executive Orders that are in place are set to expire on Friday, December 11th. In an attempt to slow the spread of COVID-19…
Record-Breaking Surge: Mississippi Dept. of Health reports 3,658 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday morning
UPDATE: The Mississippi State Department of Health says there has been a data error in the daily total number of cases. The agency plans to issue a correction late Wednesday. https://www.facebook.com/HealthyMS/posts/3657763127615754 ORIGINAL STORY: (WXXV) — The Mississippi State Department…
Mississippi ranks #1 state for TV watch time in 2020
The pandemic forced many people to switch from office desktop to TV screens — but exactly how much TV do people in Mississippi watch? According to a recent report, Mississippi ranks #1 in the United States for TV watch time…
Mega Millions winning numbers for December 8th, 2020
Here are the winning numbers for tonight's Mega Millions draw. All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery.
CASH 3 Draw winning numbers for December 8th, 2020
The CASH 3 draw winning numbers for December 8th are: 1-2-3. All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation.
Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann says upcoming budget will be affected by unemployment figures
TUPELO, MISS. (WCBI) – Mississippi Lieutenant Governor Delbert Hosemann says there are a lot of uncertainities facing lawmakers as they prepare to start a new session in less than one month. Lt Governor Delbert Hosemann says a strong economy, despite Covid 19, has helped keep the state on solid financial footing. However, Hosemann pointed out […]
Getting ready for 2021 Mississippi Legislative session
There will be a few changes when Mississippi lawmakers return to the state capitol in Jackson for the 2021 legislative session. Face masks will be required when legislators return in January for the 2021 session. According to…
State auditor returns nearly $500,000 to Mississippi
State Auditor Shad White announced his office returned nearly $500,000 to taxpayers across Mississippi after previous investigations showed public funds were stolen or misused. Amounts were returned from cases involving the City of Columbus after former Chief…
MDES phone numbers change to better serve Mississippians
Jackson, MS — Today, the Mississippi Department of Employment Security announced a change in phone numbers in an effort to streamline services for Mississippians requiring assistance with Unemployment Insurance Assistance. On Tuesday, December 8, 2020, the number for Unemployment Insurance Tax assistance will change…