Story written and submitted by UMMC Diabetes is rampant in Mississippi, and right now, so is the COVID-19 infection. But when those two collide, a study authored by a University of Mississippi Medical Center faculty member warns, Black patients coping … Continued
Photo courtesy of CDC.gov A large chunk of federal funding will aid Mississippi’s vaccination distribution efforts. $32 million in grant funding has been awarded to the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency to support the rollout of the vaccine at public facilities … Continued
The Mississippi Supreme Court has set a date for oral arguments to be heard in the city of Madison’s lawsuit challenging the legitimacy of Initiative 65—the medical marijuana program approved by an overwhelming majority of Mississippi voters. Arguments in the … Continued
A local businessman has admitted to dumping over three million gallons of waste into the City of Jackson’s sewer system. Andrew Walker, owner of Rebel High Velocity Sewer Services, pled guilty in Federal District Court before Judge Kristi Haskins Johnson … Continued
After 25,000 National Guardsmen were deployed to D.C. for the inauguration of President Biden, several thousand soldiers were later forced to relocate from the Capitol complex to a nearby parking garage. While the 100 members of Task Force Mississippi were … Continued
The acting Capitol Police Chief wants to make the razor-wire lined fencing around the US Capitol permanent, an idea MS Senator Roger Wicker opposes. Wicker issued this statement in response to a proposal that would not only make the fencing … Continued
The Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting 2,186 new cases of COVID-19. The latest report brings the state’s total up to 272,662. With the confirmation of 38 additional deaths, 5,983 Mississippians have now passed away from the virus. *MSDH … Continued
Photo courtesy of MEMA/Twitter During today’s press briefing, it was announced that, after serving since June 2018, Colonel Greg Michel will retire from his role as the Executive Director of the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency. “After 30 years in the … Continued
C Spire is ramping up an unprecedented growth project with a $1 billion investment over the next three years. This is the largest capital spend in company history and will accelerate the deployment of ultra-fast 5G wireless technology and all-fiber … Continued
With more and more meetings being done virtually, COVID-19 cases continue to cause concern at the capitol. During a press briefing, Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann explained that four Senators have tested positive for the virus with additional members out due … Continued