New data from the Mississippi State Department of Health shows that COVID-19 cases and subsequent quarantines have drastically risen through the first few weeks of the academic year. Through August 13th, data shows that 5,933 students have tested positive since … Continued
Several thousand U.S. Service members arriving in Afghanistan will be there for the next couple of weeks to help evacuate U.S. personnel and Afghan allies. Mike Retzer–former Ambassador to Tanzania and Chairman of the Mississippi GOP–told SuperTalk Mississippi this morning the … Continued
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) working at the port of Memphis recently flagged a suspicious shipment coming from Shenzhen, China en route to the central business district of New Orleans. It was described in the manifest as “PAPER … Continued
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NFL legend Brett Favre is known for making 297 consecutive starts during his Hall of Fame career, battling countless injuries throughout the 19-year streak. Now, the Mississippi native is urging parents to keep their kids out of tackle football until … Continued
Images courtesy of the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency archives Hurricane Camille made landfall on the evening of August 17, 1969, along the Mississippi Gulf Coast near Waveland. According to the National Weather Service (NWS), Camille is one of only four Category 5 hurricanes … Continued
Starting in October, Mississippians enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will see a 25% increase in their pre-pandemic benefit levels. The newly announced increase is due to cost adjustment and is the first time the USDA’s Thrifty Food … Continued
More than $1.8 million in grants has been awarded for eight fire safety improvement projects in Mississippi. U.S. Senators Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith announced the Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) program will be awarded by the Department of Homeland … Continued
Some entities now require proof of COVID-19 vaccination, so what should you do if you misplace your vaccination card? The Mississippi State Department of Health does not provide replacement vaccination cards. However, you can log into MyIR, an online service … Continued
Photo courtesy of UMMC This morning, the Mississippi State Department of Health announced a new policy aimed at increasing the availability of a treatment that has been shown to reduce hospitalizations in those who contract COVID-19. State Health Officer Dr. … Continued