Flu Cases Creeping Up in MS
As we approach what's traditionally a seasonal jump in flu cases in Mississippi, we're starting from a lower position this year. In its latest report, the State Health Department says the flu rate has... Read More.
Author: Randy Bell
West Nile Virus Death Reported Locally
Even though the cold weather has scared off most of the mosquitoes, another Mississippian has died of West Nile virus and this time it's someone from the local area. The State Health Department says... Read More.
Grants to Help Fund Local Projects
Some local counties are getting a share of the $110 million in grants that Governor Reeves announced Wednesday for economic development, infrastructure, workforce development, tourism and conservation projects. Leake County is getting $250,000 to... Read More.
Attorney General: Use of Force Justified in Leake Standoff
Attorney General Lynn Fitch says Leake County Sheriff Randy Atkinson, three of his deputies, four agents of the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics and one National Park Service ranger were justified in their use of... Read More.
Storms Possible with Today’s Cold Front
Western and northern Mississippi remain under a Level-1 "marginal" risk of isolated severe storms today as a cold front moves through the state. The threat of damaging winds could reach as far east as... Read More.
Silver Alert Issued for Winona Man
A Silver Alert has been issued for a Winona man who was last seen Sunday night. The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation says Marcus Bianco Jones is 31. Winona police are asking anyone who sees... Read More.
More West Nile Virus Deaths in MS
Mosquito bites have led to the deaths of two more Mississippians. The State Health Department says a total of six people have died from West Nile virus this year, with underlying health conditions playing... Read More.
Silver Alert Issued for Lexington Woman
The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation has issued a Silver Alert for a Lexington woman who was last seen Monday night. Beulah Moore Yates was walking along V. Rogers Road in Holmes County. Her clothing... Read More.
Health Department Moves to Revoke Kosy Day Care Owner’s License
The State Health Department has served notice that it plans to revoke the license of a Kosciusko day care center owner for serious violations—including an October 4th incident in which two children were able... Read More.
MS Firefighters Answer the Call in Florida After Milton
Mississippi National Guard soldiers are back in Florida helping out for the second time in two weeks after the state was hit by another hurricane. And this time they’ve been joined by some firefighters... Read More.
Tornado Drill Held as Fall Preparedness Week Continues
Many of us think about tornadoes as a spring thing. And it’s true that they’re more common during that time of year. But tornadoes in the fall should be a big concern too, because... Read More.
Watson Expects Secure Election in November
Election Day is just over a month away now. And Mississippi's top election official is confident that anyone trying to hack into the state's voting system will be unsuccessful...
"As far as I am concerned,... Read More.
