Mississippi

The Future of Diabetes in Mississippi is Looking a Whole Lot Brighter

The future of diabetes in Mississippi looks a whole lot brighter with the recent development ofthe Mississippi Diabetes Network and Diabetes Solutions services. The...

Alyssa Schnugg - December 5, 2023

MSDH: All Mississippians Should Wear Masks Now

By Will Stribling Mississippi Today Keeping their own public health guidance in lockstep with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Mississippi Department of Health...

Mississippi Sees Increases in Tax Collections as Economy Awakens

State tax collections increased by $924 million, or nearly 16%, year-over-year for the fiscal 2021 year that ended in June.

Fourth MS Child Dies from COVID, Officials Say Get Vaccinated

A fourth child under the age of 17 has died from COVID-19 in Mississippi and state health officials are recommending a return to using face masks for everyone while indoors in public areas, regardless if they are vaccinated.

Church Balances Safety with Wish for Fellowship

While COVID-19 is still a threat, there are churches, including Macedonia Baptist Church of Mendenhall, Mississippi, that have decided it is time to fellowship in person again.

State News: Parents Sound Off on Mask, Vaccine Requirements

Florance Bass of Brandon kept her kindergarten son home last year.

Still No Justice Two Years After UM Student’s Murder

Today marks two years since University of Mississippi student Alexandria “Ally” Kostial was found murdered near Sardis Lake and the man charged with her death remains in jail awaiting trial.

Mississippi Man Charged with Assaulting Capitol Police

A Mississippi man has been arrested and charged with assaulting a Capitol police officer during the Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol.

Delta Variant Now Responsible for All-New COVID Cases, Dobbs Says

By Will Stribling Mississippi Today State Health Officer Dr. Thomas Dobbs said Tuesday that the Delta variant has taken over “all the transmission within the...

Human Trafficking Operation Leads to Eight Arrests in Lee County

The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation launched an undercover operation in Lee County, which resulted in the arrests of eight individuals and the identification of seven human trafficking victims.

Children Affected by Latest COVID-19 surge, Raising Concerns Over Back-to-School Plans

The latest surge of COVID-19 cases in Mississippi, caused by the Delta variant, is also hitting the state’s younger population, increasing concerns over the return to schools next month.