Department of Corrections takes steps to protect staff, inmates, and public against Coronavirus exposure
Effective immediately, visitation at all facilities where Mississippi Department of Corrections inmates are housed is temporarily suspended until further notice in order to establish sanitation and prevention protocols to prevent…
Coronavirus in Mississippi: Health Officials provide latest update
State health officials held a press conference earlier today to update the public after reporting Mississippi’s first confirmed case of coronavirus (COVID-19) on Wednesday. The outbreak, which originated in Wuhan,…
State universities to extend Spring Break, shift to online classes
After Mississippi’s first confirmed case of coronavirus (COVID-19) was reported by the Department of Health on Wednesday, the State Institutions of Higher Learning has announced that all eight of the…
SEC cancels basketball tournament and baseball games amid pandemic
Photo courtesy of Phil Ellsworth/ESPN Images The SEC Basketball Tournament in Nashville and the conference's upcoming baseball slate has been canceled as the coronavirus outbreak continues to cause public concern.…
Mississippi micro livestock farmer reduces food waste with worms.
Imagine recycling food waste into something useful, like an all-natural fertilizer for your plants, lawns, and gardens. The Mississippi based company, Wurmworks, is doing just that. Vermicompost is an all-natural…
Rebel Report: a surreal day in sports
Borkey and Rippee react to a tumultuous day in sports regarding the Coronavirus, league cancellations and what is next. Plus, some big-picture Ole Miss Basketball thoughts and the baseball team…
COVID-19 press conference today at 11 a.m.
The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) will hold a press conference today at 11 a.m. regarding major updates on COVID-19 and new community recommendations. State Health Officer Dr. Thomas…
State Fire Marshal’s Office Investigates Marion County Fatal Home Explosion
Mississippi State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) deputies and an LC Gas Inspector have conducted and completed an investigation into a home explosion in Marion County. On Friday, March 6, 2020,…
Mississippi Weather Outlook for Thursday, March 12th
Here’s a look at your statewide forecast: To the north, mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms today and tonight. Highs in the mid 70's. Lows in the…
