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

High Winds, Hail, Tornadoes All Possible Wednesday in Lafayette

Lafayette County is under a moderate risk for severe weather Wednesday which could include threats of hail and possible tornadoes, according to the National Weather Service.

All Mississippians Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccine Starting March 16

By Will StriblingMississippi Today All Mississippians will be eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine starting on March 16, Gov. Tate Reeves announced on Monday. Mississippi is...

Future of City Curbside Recycling Still Unknown

A year later, it's still unknown whether the city will be reimplementing the service now that employees have returned to work and businesses are now allowed to operate at full capacity.

At Least 2 Killed in Morning Wreck Involving Panola County Garbage Truck

This morning's wreck on Highway 6 and the F.D. "Buddy" East Parkway involved a Panola County garbage truck and resulted in the deaths of...

Thousands of Jackson residents enter third week without running water

Thousands of residents in Jackson are still without water service two weeks after a historic winter storm slammed the state, freezing and bursting many water pipes in the capital city.

Clay Joyner to Serve as Acting U.S. Attorney for the Northern District

United States Attorney William C. Lamar announced that, upon his resignation, First Assistant U.S. Attorney Clay Joyner will serve as the Acting U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Mississippi.

Teachers, First Responders Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccine Monday

Mississippi teachers and first responders will be eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine starting March 1, Gov. Tate Reeves announced Tuesday. The vaccination eligibility will...

Mississippi House Moving to End State Income Tax, Raise Sales Tax

Bobby Harrison and Geoff Pender/Mississippi Today The House Ways and Means Committee on Monday passed a bill that would eliminate Mississippi’s personal income tax within a decade...

‘Worst one ever’: Mississippi’s winter storm forecast to end Thursday

Adam Ganucheau/Mississippi Today Power linemen and water department employees working through cold nights to restore public services to thousands of Mississippians. Road engineers getting six...

Most Mississippi Counties Reporting Icy Roads

Adam Ganucheau/Mississippi Today Several major interstates and highways in Mississippi are backed up or iced over following this week’s historic winter storm, and officials are...