Dr. Thomas Dobbs “disappointed” with Jackson State student block party
Very disappointed–that’s how State Health Officer Dr. Thomas Dobbs describes his reaction to a recent college block party.
Mississippi State News
MHP wrote more than 9,400 tickets over Labor Day weekend
MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – It was a deadly Labor Day weekend across Mississippi, with seven deadly accidents and over 9,400 tickets written. The Mississippi Highway Patrol says there were 184 DUI arrests in the state. 519 of the tickets were for a seat belt violation. Troopers investigated 121 accidents. In our area, a head-on crash in […]
Mega Millions winning numbers for September 8th, 2020
Here are the winning numbers for tonight’s Mega Millions lottery draw:
Winning numbers for CASH 3 draw for September 8th, 2020
Winning CASH 3 Draw numbers for September 8th: 8 – 9 – 1
Mississippi Department of Health reports 249 new COVID-19 cases and no new deaths
The Mississippi Department of Health reported 249 new COVID-19 cases and no new deaths. The statewide total stands at 87,379 confirmed cases and 2,585 deaths. Here are the numbers for our area: Hancock County has 520 cases and 20 deaths…
Kanye West makes presidential ballot in Mississippi
By LEAH WILLINGHAM Associated Press/ Report for America JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Kanye West will appear as a presidential candidate on Mississippi's ballot in November, after being approved as a qualified candidate by the State Board of Election Commissioners. The…
MBI issues state-wide alert asking for help in death investigation
CLARKE COUNTY, MISS. (WCBI) – The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation issues a state-wide alert asking for help in a death investigation. Clarke County deputies and MBI investigators found a cross on a silver chain on an unidentified man’s neck. Law enforcement hope someone will recognize the cross because no one has been able to identify […]
Inmate serving life for kidnapping and rape dies in Mississippi prison
Mississippi Department of Corrections said 64-year-old Charles E. Wilson died at Central Mississippi Correctional Facility Sunday night.
Hot air balloon festival takes to the skies over Tupelo, Mississippi
TUPELO, MISS. (WCBI) – Hot air balloon pilots from across the southeast spent their Labor Day weekend in the All America City for a high flying festival. Before the balloons take flight, crew members unfurl the balloon, also called an envelope, , attach the wicker basket, with propane canisters, and fill the balloon with cool […]
Winning numbers for CASH 3 Draw for September 7th, 2020
Winning CASH 3 Draw numbers for September 7th: 0 - 3 – 3
Mississippi Department of Health reports 242 new COVID-19 cases and one new death
The Mississippi Department of Health reported 242 new COVID-19 cases and one new death. The statewide total stands at 87,130 confirmed cases and 2,585 deaths. Here are the numbers in our area: Hancock County now has 517 cases and 20…
Mega Millions winning numbers for September 4th
Here are the winning numbers for tonight's Mega Millions lottery draw.
Winning numbers for Cash 3 Draw September 4th
Winning CASH 3 Draw numbers for September 4th: 4 - 1 - 6
Mississippi Department reports 823 new COVID-19 cases and 23 new deaths
Today, the Mississippi Department of Health reported 823 new COVID-19 cases and 23 new deaths. The statewide total stands at 85,939 confirmed cases and 2,588 deaths. Here are the numbers for our area: Hancock County has 510 cases and 20…
Winning numbers for CASH 3 Draw September 3rd
Winning CASH 3 Draw numbers for September 3rd: 0-9-2
Former education head, contractors accused of fudging bids
By LEAH WILLINGHAM Associated Press/ Mississippi JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - A former top official at the Mississippi Department of Education and three contractors who worked with the agency are being accused by the federal government of stealing thousands of dollars…
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…
Mississippi Department of Health reported 751 new COVID-19 cases and 10 new deaths
The Mississippi State Department of Health reported 751 new COVID-19 cases and 10 new deaths, including three new deaths in Harrison County. The statewide total stands at 85,116 confirmed cases and 2,536 deaths. Here are the numbers in our area:…
MHP says Labor Day Travel Enforcement patrols will begin Friday
Labor Day is right around the corner and that means law enforcement will be out in full force.
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 […]
Inmate at Central Mississippi Correctional Facility dies in prison
Mississippi Department of Corrections said 50-year-old Scott William Deters most likely died from natural causes.
Powerball winning numbers for September 2nd
Here are the winning Powerball numbers for September 2nd.
Winning numbers for CASH 3 Draw September 2nd
Winning CASH 3 Draw numbers for September 2nd: 7-3-1