The Mississippi State Department of Health reported 958 new COVID-19 cases and eight new deaths including one in Jackson County. The statewide total stands at 113,081 confirmed cases and 3,231 deaths. Here are the numbers for our area: Hancock County…
Sid Salter, Chief Communications Officer Mississippi State University Mississippi State University Police Department confirms that Nicholas Smith has been found alive and well in Columbus. In a release, the university states they "are grateful to the Columbus Police Department and…
BY EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A Democrat trying to unseat a Republican U.S. senator in Mississippi said Wednesday that he has received his “biggest endorsement yet,” from former President Barack Obama. “Mike Espy has a…
The justices’ vote on Wednesday was 5-3, with the court’s three liberals dissenting.
WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) – On Friday, a Clay County Sheriff’s deputy was in the right place at the right time to save the life of a choking 1-year-old boy. “‘Help me, my baby’s dying, my baby’s dead, help me, help me! I know you can help me,” said Lt. Cassondra Smith, describing the cries […]
Here are the winning Powerball numbers for October 21st. All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation.
The CASH 3 Draw winning numbers for October 21st are: 3-6-5. All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation.
JACKSON, Miss. – Seasonal influenza vaccinations are now available for children and qualifying adults at all Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) county health departments. Flu vaccination is recommended for everyone 6 months of age and older as the best protection…
The Mississippi State Department of Health reported 801 new COVID-19 cases and 21 new deaths including two in Jackson County and one in Pearl River County. The statewide total stands at 112,123 confirmed cases and 3,223 deaths. Here are the…
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV) — Wednesday, Governor Tate Reeves announced that Chris Wells will serve as the permanent Executive Director of the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality. Wells served as the Chief of Staff at MDEQ for six years, and the…
Here are the winning numbers for tonight’s Mega Millions draw. All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation.
The CASH 3 Draw winning numbers for October 20th are: 7-2-8. All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation.
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Mississippi is expanding access to curbside voting for people with symptoms of COVID-19. It's also setting a new process to let voters correct, or “cure,” minor discrepancies with signatures on…
JACKSON — Today, Governor Tate Reeves announced that Chris Wells will serve as the permanent Executive Director of the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality. Wells served as the Chief of Staff at MDEQ for six years, and the Senior Attorney for…
(WXXV) — As of Tuesday morning, the Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting an additional 730 cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi and 31 deaths. Twenty-two deaths occurred between August 6 and October 18, and 9 occurred between September 18…
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV) — The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department is alerting citizens about a disturbing new scam involving text messages containing pictures of dismembered people. The images are sent with the threat “You’re next,” unless a payment of $5,900 is…
JACKSON — Today, Governor Reeves announced additional measures to slow the spread of COVID-19. A new executive order places a 10% capacity requirement on healthcare facilities across the state. If hospitals cannot maintain 10% of their capacity for COVID-19 patients, they…
JACKSON — Today, Governor Tate Reeves announced that Andrea Sanders will serve as the new Commissioner of the Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services. A former social worker for children and current General Counsel and Principal Deputy Executive Director of…
(WXXV) — Today's report from the Mississippi State Department of Health includes total cases and deaths from both Saturday and Sunday. MSDH is reporting an additional 586 cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi and no deaths. 233 cases were reported as…
PEARL, Miss. (MEMA) – Governor Tate Reeves declares October 19-23, 2020 as Fall Severe Weather Preparedness Week in Mississippi. A record-breaking 115 tornadoes were confirmed last year in Mississippi. While April was the most active month for tornadoes in 2019,…
JACKSON, Miss. (WCBI)- Two inmates from different prisons have died in separate Jackson hospitals. Mississippi Department of Corrections says 66-year-old Charles Bates died Friday at Merit Health Central. 44-year-old Thaddeus Antwon Scales died Thursday night at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Bates was serving a 27-year sentence in Rankin County for child pornography and […]
Here are the winning Mega Millions numbers for October 16th. All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation.
The CASH 3 Draw winning numbers for October 16th are: 5-0-6. All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation.
The Mississippi State Department of Health reported 1,116 new COVID-19 cases and nine new deaths including one new death in Jackson and Harrison counties. The statewide total stands at 109,255 confirmed cases and 3,160 deaths. Here are the numbers for…