Mississippi State News

Judge: Absentee voting OK with pre-existing health issues

By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - A Mississippi judge has ruled voters with health conditions that might make them vulnerable to COVID-19 must be allowed to vote by absentee ballot. However, the judge rejected an argument…

Mental health professionals seeing an increase in people considering suicide

COLUMBUS, MISS. (WCBI) – Mental health counselors say the effects of the Coronavirus are far-reaching. That’s why it’s important to know what to do if you or someone you know is struggling with depression or suicidal thoughts. And one phone call could potentially save a life. “So now you are dealing with all this pain […]

Dr. Dobbs addresses controversy and truth behind COVID-related deaths

JACKSON, MISS. (WCBI) – A recent study from the CDC goes viral this past weekend and causes many to speculate the truth behind covid-related deaths. The new numbers have lead many people to believe that only 6 percent of Coronavirus deaths have been caused solely by the virus and no other contributing factors. Some doctors […]

State Flag Commission selects final design choice

Mississippi continued its quest for a new state flag today. The original 3,000 flag designs submitted from the public were narrowed down to two and now there’s one. The committee’s final selection is the flag with the Magnolia blossom and…

Governor Reeves extends mask mandate

Governor Tate Reeves announced he will extend the mask mandate for another two weeks at today’s press conference. On top of that, he is also allowing more spectators to attend sporting events and other extracurricular school gatherings from two per…