MSDH confirms 1,336 new COVID-19 cases in weekly report
On Tuesday, the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) confirmed 1,336 new cases of COVID-19. The seven-day update brings the state’s total number of recorded...
This year’s enrollment at Mississippi’s largest universities
by Caleb Salers
Enrollment at Mississippi’s largest universities for the Fall 2022 semester remained relatively steady, but one school saw an increase in student population while the others...
16 suspects arrested in Pearl River County roundup; 19 still at large
by Caleb Salers
On Wednesday, authorities from several law enforcement agencies rounded up 16 suspects in Pearl River County in a once or twice-a-year exercise where the departments...
MDAC accepting new applications for Wild Hog Control Program
by Caleb Salers
The Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce (MDAC) has announced that it is now accepting a new round of applications for its Wild Hog Control...
Extra Table named recipient of annual Mississippi Poultry Association donation
by Caleb Salers
Governor Tate Reeves has announced Extra Table as the recipient of the 2022 Mississippi Poultry Association’s annual donation of chicken and eggs. Extra Table, headquartered...
Seasonal flu vaccines now available at MSDH county health centers
by Caleb Salers
Seasonal influenza vaccinations are now available for children and qualifying adults at all Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) county health centers. Flu vaccination is...
Former MDOT Commissioner Dick Hall passes away at 84
by Caleb Salers
Former Mississippi Department of Transportation Central District Commissioner Dick Hall has passed away at the age of 84. Hall was appointed Central District Transportation Commissioner...
Ole Miss escapes Texas A&M with 31-28 victory
by Caleb Salers
After experiencing the sting of the season’s first loss, Ole Miss looked to get back on track in a hostile environment versus Texas A&M and...
Governor Reeves extends state of emergency for Jackson water system
by Caleb Salers
Governor Tate Reeves has announced that he is extending the state of emergency regarding Mississippi’s capital city’s water system until November 22. According to a...
Ingalls Shipbuilding awarded $2.4B contract to build LHA 9 ship
by Caleb Salers
The Department of the Navy has awarded a $2.4 billion fixed-price incentive contract to Pascagoula’s Ingalls Shipbuilding to construct a large-deck America-class amphibious assault ship...