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MSDH reports 6,535 new COVID-19 cases and 32 deaths

Today MSDH is reporting an additional 6,535 cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi and 32 deaths. 31 of these deaths occurred between January 7 and January 26. An additional death occurred on November 12, 2021, identified from death certificate reports. Mississippi's…

Medical marijuana bill headed to Mississippi GOP governor

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi lawmakers are sending Gov. Tate Reeves a bill that would create a medical marijuana program for people with serious medical conditions. The House and Senate on Wednesday both passed the final version of the measure, Senate…

Medical marijuana moves one step closer in Mississippi

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi is moving closer to joining most other states in allowing people to use marijuana to relieve medical conditions. The state House voted 104-14 Wednesday to pass a bill that would create a medical marijuana program.…

Free at-home COVID-19 tests available

The Mississippi Department of Health is working on a distribution plan for at-home COVID tests. You can currently order tests online through the federal government. MSDH tells News 25 that at-home…

MSDH reports 8,460 new COVID-19 cases and 48 deaths

Today MSDH is reporting an additional 8,460 cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi and 48 deaths. Thirty-nine of these deaths occurred between January 14 and January 18, and nine deaths occurred between October 5, 2021 and December 30, 2021, identified from…

COVID-19 taking its toll on local schools

Students and staff in Ocean Springs School District started back last week and the district is already struggling under the weight of COVID-19. Communications Specialist Trey Brennan tells News 25 that…