State health officials are warning that cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi are growing fastest among teenagers and people in their 20s. The state officer Dr. Thomas Dobbs says these outbreaks are fueled by outdoor get-togethers, people going to bars, and…
JACKSON — Today, Governor Tate Reeves announced his amended Safe Return order, establishing additional measures on social gatherings and events to protect public health as COVID-19 cases rise across the state. Closely monitoring data from the Mississippi State Department of Health…
The Mississippi Department of Corrections says it is investigating the death of a 32-year-old inmate. Nathaniel Taylor was in the South Mississippi Correctional Institution in Leakesville. He was taken by ambulance Wednesday to the Greene County Hospital and was pronounced…
A DeSoto County deputy sheriff died after saving his ten-year-old son from a rip current off a beach in Florida. William K. Nichols was director of the search and rescue unit for the DeSoto County Sheriff’s Department in northern Mississippi.…
Now that school districts are setting opening dates, it’s time to stock up on clothing and supplies during Mississippi’s annual sales tax holiday. Sales of qualifying clothes, shoes, pencils, and other supplies won’t be taxed between 12:01 the morning of…
Today, the Mississippi State Department of Health reported 982 new COVID-19 cases and 13 new deaths with one new death in Jackson County. The statewide total now stands at 48,053 new cases and 1,436 deaths. Here are the numbers for…
Governor Tate Reeves once again addressing the state this afternoon on the COVID-19 crisis still stressing to Mississippians, especially those under the age of 30, to follow CDC guidelines. Governor Reeves said looking at categories pulled from his report of…
Mississippi’s leaders continue to express concern over rapidly increasing cases of coronavirus and hospitalizations. The Mississippi Department of Health reported that 490 people were hospitalized with COVID-19 on June 27th followed by 602 on July 1st. This week, 942 people…
The Federal Reserve, which manages coin inventory, says that the coin supply chain is severely disrupted by the pandemic. Coins are not readily available at some grocery stores, banks and other shops because they are not circulating as they normally…
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Charles Evers, the older brother of slain civil rights leader Medgar Evers and a longtime figure in Mississippi politics, has died in Mississippi. He was 97. A coroner says Evers…
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A state official says the people have already submitted about 600 ideas for a new Mississippi flag without the Confederate battle emblem. Department of Archives and History director Katie Blount…
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The Mississippi Department of Corrections says it is investigating the death of a 32-year-old inmate. Nathaniel Bryan Taylor was in the South Mississippi Correctional Institution in Leakesville. He taken by ambulance Wednesday to the Greene County…
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State Health Officer Dr. Thomas Dobbs says that within two weeks, Mississippi’s Hospital System will be ‘thoroughly overwhelmed.’ On Monday, 943 people were hospitalized in the state with confirmed cases of the coronavirus and 293 people were battling the virus…
The Mississippi State Department of Health reported 1,635 new COVID-19 cases and 31 new deaths including one in Harrison County and one in Jackson County. The statewide total now stands at 45,524 confirmed cases and 1,389 deaths. Here are numbers…
A nine person committee designing the new Mississippi state flag will meet for the first time this Wednesday. The committee consists of three members each appointed from state leaders Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann, House Speaker Philip Gunn, and Governor Tate…
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Tropical Storm Gonzalo has formed over the central Atlantic Ocean, breaking the record for the earliest "G" letter named storm. Previously, the earliest 7th named storm to form in the Atlantic basin (which includes the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean…
Healthcare facilities which followed applicable public health guidance in good faith in treating patients are now immune from civil liability for COVID-19 related lawsuits under recently enacted legislation. Senate Bill 3049, authored by former Senator Sally Doty, also extends protection…
A brother of slain Civil Rights leader Medgar Evers and a longtime figure in Mississippi state politics has passed away today. Charles Evers has died at the age of 97 in Brandon this morning. A coroner says he died of…
The Mississippi State Department of Health reported 1,547 new COVID-19 cases and 34 new deaths with one new death in Harrison County. The statewide total now stands at 47,071 confirmed cases and 1,423 deaths. Here are the numbers for our…
Governor Reeves today continuing to raise the alarm of the serious threat of COVID-19. Reeves continues to stress that our hospital system is ‘stretched to the point of pain.’ Governor Reeves said hospitalizations in our state have gone from approximately…
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A nine person committee designing the new Mississippi state flag will meet for the first time this Wednesday. The committee consists of three members each appointed from state leaders Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann, House Speaker Philip Gunn, and Governor Tate…