Neshoba County Sheriff Eric Clark says a body found weighted down in a pond in the Hope community on February 15th has been identified. Clark says Neshoba County Medical Examiner John Stephens received the positive identification of the body on … Continued
Members of UMMC’s Infection Prevention, Infectious Diseases and Emergency Services units and the Mississippi Department of Health have provided an update on COVID-19 and precautions the public can take to lessen the chance of infection. The Centers for Disease Control … Continued
The following letter is from Mississippi State University Health Services Executive Director Dr. Cliffton W. Story, which was sent to the MSU community on Thursday 2/27/2020: Health officials worldwide are closely monitoring the outbreak of illness caused by the newly … Continued
Three more suspects have been charged after two Alcorn State students were shot and killed earlier this month. According to the Claiborne County Sheriff’s Office, 21-year-old Carlton Hall and 20-year-olds Damious Madison and Vontavious Green each face accessory charges in … Continued
The First Lady of Mississippi, Elee Reeves, held her first press conference with her new title. With February being Heart Month, the governor’s mansion in downtown Jackson will be lit up red for a full week. First Lady Reeves and … Continued
On Wednesday, in Hattiesburg, the American Red Cross of Mississippi presented Master Sgt. David Blackwell with the American Red Cross Certificate of Merit. This is the highest award given by the Red Cross to an individual or team of individuals … Continued
An inmate serving 20 years for manslaughter has died while in prison. According to the Mississippi Department of Corrections, 36-year-old Omar Beard appears to have died from natural causes, but an autopsy will determine the official cause and manner of … Continued
While much of the recent conversation surrounding public health has been centered around the growing concerns related to the spread of the coronavirus, health officials are reminding you that flu season is still ongoing. According to the Mississippi State Department of … Continued
Photo Courtesy of The Milken Family Foundation A teacher at Petal High School has received a national award. At a surprise ceremony, Kathryn Daniels was recognized as a 2019-20 recipient of a Milken Educator Award, and with the national recognition … Continued
The Statewide Presidential Primary election is coming up on March 10th and here are your candidates for Republicans and Democrats and a little bit about what you should know: For US House of Representatives 2nd Congressional District: Thomas L. Carey … Continued