MSDH reports 1,705 new COVID-19 cases
Although the global outbreak of monkeypox has taken over the headlines within the past few days, the current COVID-19 omicron variant continues to run its...
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Bacteria that causes rare tropical disease found on Mississippi Gulf Coast
The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) has discovered an uncommon bacteria that’s never before been seen in the United States. Through a joint investigation...
Ocean Springs purchases property on Front Beach for $1.3M
The city of Ocean Springs has purchased property on Front Beach for $1.3 million with intentions to turn the land into a stop for those...
Dr. Jennifer Bryan weighs in on UMMC, Blue Cross stalemate
by Caleb Salers
It’s been nearly four months since the contract between the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) and Blue Cross Blue Shield expired, and according to...
Mega Millions jackpot soars to $1.02 billion
No one matched all six numbers to win the $830 million Mega Millions jackpot Tuesday night, and excitement over the potential windfall caused the jackpot...
Health officials discuss monkeypox in Mississippi
State health officials held a press conference on Wednesday to discuss the status of monkeypox in Mississippi. The state’s first case was reported on Monday...
Man charged with simple assault after attempting to run over Black teens
by Caleb Salers
A Ripley man has been arrested and is being charged for assaulting a group of nine Black teenagers after a video he posted online revealed...
Southern Miss to see more TV time as Sun Belt expands ESPN deal
Now that Southern Miss is officially a member of the Sun Belt, the Golden Eagles are about to see a lot more TV time as...
Your Mississippi forecast for Wednesday, July 27
Elevated heat stress due to continued hot and humid conditions are expected through Thursday afternoon. Peak heat indices will range from 106 to 110 degrees...
AG Fitch sues Biden Administration over nutrition assistance for schools
by Caleb Salers
Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch joined 21 other attorneys general in filing a lawsuit today against the Biden Administration, challenging its new guidance on sex...