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Flu Numbers Creep Higher in MS

Tuesday, March 28 by Randy Bell

Flu season's not over yet in Mississippi. The State Health Department says the flu rate statewide edged up just slightly last week with 2.6 per cent of patients seeing their doctors having flu-like symptoms. ... Read More.

Severe Storms Roll Across MS with Damaging Winds and Large Hail

Monday, March 27 by Randy Bell

Winds up to 70 miles an hour, heavy rain and hail the size of baseballs tore through Mississippi Sunday, less than 48 hours after three tornadoes devastated parts of Sharkey, Humphreys, Carroll and Monroe... Read More.

MSDH: Another COVID Death in Attala County

Friday, March 24 by Randy Bell

Attala County has recorded its 125th COVID-19 death. The State Health Department isn't saying when the latest death occurred but says it was identified during a review of death certificate reports dating back to... Read More.

Boy Released from Hospital After Surviving Rough Surf in Which Mom and Sisters Died

Thursday, March 16 by Randy Bell

A Louisiana sheriff says the rocky beach that was the scene of a tragedy involving a family from Ethel is not a popular spot for swimming. 28-year-old Samantha Alexander and her seven- and eight-year-old... Read More.

Flu Cases on the Increase in MS

Thursday, March 16 by Randy Bell

More Mississippians are coming down with the flu. The numbers aren't nearly as high as they were back during the fall, but the State Health Department says a steady downward trend in flu cases... Read More.

Another Freeze Warning Tonight

Tuesday, March 14 by Randy Bell

With freezing temperatures in some parts of Mississippi this morning, another freeze warning has been posted for tonight. And the National Weather Service says some locations could be a degree or two colder than... Read More.

Sunday Storms Cause Damage Locally– Now Comes the Freeze

Monday, March 13 by Randy Bell

Some damage in this part of central Mississippi after severe storms swept across the area early Sunday morning. In Leake County, several homes were damaged. "We had some trees down on some roads," said Emergency... Read More.

Gas Prices in MS Creeping Higher

Friday, March 10 by Randy Bell

After spending more than two weeks bouncing around below $3 a gallon, the average price at the gas pumps in Mississippi is back above three bucks. AAA says it climbed past that mark Thursday... Read More.

Here’s How Much Local Schools Would Get Under Senate Legislation

Wednesday, March 8 by Randy Bell

Mississippi's public schools would receive about $181 million over current year funding under Senate legislation to fully fund the Mississippi Adequate Education Program for the first time since 2007. A chart provided by the Parents... Read More.

Friday Storms Cause Power Outages

Friday, March 3 by Randy Bell

A combination of morning storms and gusty winds blew down trees and power lines across the state Friday. As of noon, almost 44,000 outages were being reported including 1,758 in Attala County, 1,586 in... Read More.

One Killed, Three Injured by Strong Winds in MS

Friday, March 3 by Randy Bell

One person was killed Friday morning when a tree fell on a vehicle in Yazoo County as strong winds blew through Mississippi. Three others were injured by falling trees in two other parts of... Read More.

Flu Season Update: Fewer Cases in Most of MS

Tuesday, February 28 by Randy Bell

Mississippi's flu rate has nudged downward after holding steady for three weeks in a row. The State Health Department says, for the week ending Feb. 18, 3.2 per cent of patients in doctors' offices... Read More.

Author: Randy Bell