Winter weather is expected to arrive across the state of Mississippi today, bringing freezing temperatures, sleet and possibly snow. Below, you’ll find the latest from the National Weather Service in each region of the state and tips from several agencies … Continued
Here’s a look at your statewide forecast: To the north, cloudy with a slight chance of light freezing rain and light rain in the morning. A chance of light freezing rain and light rain in the afternoon. Highs in the … Continued
The following op-ed was written and submitted by Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson Election reform remains a significant talking point in the wake of one of the most engaging election cycles in U.S. history. The obstacles of 2020 forced … Continued
Here’s a look at your statewide forecast: To the north, cloudy with a chance of light rain and a slight chance of light freezing rain in the morning. Slight chance of light rain in the afternoon. Highs in the mid … Continued
Minor League Baseball is here to stay in Mississippi. It’s been announced that the Mississippi Braves, the double-A affiliate for the big league squad in Atlanta, and the Biloxi Shuckers, the Milwaukee Brewers double-A affiliate, have each reached agreements to … Continued
Magnolia Moms is teaming up with the American Heart Association and The Winning Smile to challenge moms to put their health first during February. The Bless Your Heart Virtual Health Challenge, offers email communication full of heart-healthy information, check-ins, educational links, … Continued
On Friday morning, Tougaloo College hosted a virtual panel discussing COVID-19 and its impact on minorities. The panel included America’s leading health expert in Dr. Anthony Fauci, as well as State Health Officer Dr. Thomas Dobbs, Central Mississippi Chief Operating … Continued
The Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting 984 new cases of COVID-19. The latest report brings the state’s total up to 285,648. With the confirmation of 39 additional deaths, *6,429 Mississippians have now passed away from the virus. *MSDH … Continued
After a failed vote, a motion to reconsider, and a few lengthy recesses, the Mississippi Senate passed the ‘Mississippi Medical Cannabis Act’—a fail-safe of sorts for the state’s entrance into legalizing medical marijuana. In November, an overwhelming majority of Mississippians … Continued
Surprisingly, a significant number of parents are postponing or skipping their children’s immunizations against highly contagious, preventable illnesses like measles, mumps, and polio. A recent Blue Cross Blue Shield analysis found a 26% drop in vaccine doses in 2020. Forty percent … Continued