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...

Third Oxford Alderman Candidate Withdraws Due to AG Opinion

A recent opinion by Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch has prompted a third candidate to drop from the Oxford Board of Alderman election.

Task Force Preparing for Campuswide COVID-19 Vaccinations

Although the exact date when doses will arrive is pending, the University of Mississippi Vaccine Distribution and Administration Task Force is preparing to launch...

Mississippi is Out of COVID-19 Vaccines Until Mid-February

The Mississippi State Department of Health had a vaccine distribution plan in place that has been significantly altered in the last few days –...

New Mississippi flag almost official: Lawmakers move for final ratification

  By GEOFF PENDERCourtesy of Mississippi Today The state Senate is expected on Wednesday to pass on to the governor final ratification of a new state flag...

MHP Responds to Three Fatal Wrecks Over New Year’s Weekend

Three Mississippians, including two teens, died on state highways over the New Year's holiday weekend, according to the Mississippi Highway Patrol.

Former Legislator Nolan Mettetal Loses Fight with COVID-19

Nolan Mettetal, a former State Senator and State Representative, died Monday morning following a battle with COVID-19.

MHP Responds to Three Fatal Wrecks During Holiday Weekend

The Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to 201 vehicle crashes over the holiday weekend that resulted in the deaths of four people on state and federal highways and interstates.

Lafayette Gained 200 Cases, 8 COVID-19-Related Deaths Last week

In the last week, Lafayette County has had 200 new cases of COVID-19 reported, according to the Mississippi State Department of Health.

There are 23,000 fewer students enrolled in Mississippi public schools this year. It’s unclear where they went.

BY KAYLEIGH SKINNER AND AALLYAH WRIGHT  Courtesy of Mississippi Today More than 23,000 fewer students are enrolled in Mississippi public schools this year than last year, and a spokesperson...

Lafayette County Sees 134 New COVID-19 Cases Over the Weekend

Since Friday, Lafayette County has had 134 new cases of COVID-19 reported, according to the Mississippi State Department of Health.