The Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting 1,395 new COVID-19 cases. Today’s report — the second straight day over 1,000 new cases — brings the state’s total up to 138,791. With the confirmation of *19 additional deaths, 3,619 Mississippians … Continued
Photos courtesy of MSU Athletics Story by SportsTalk Mississippi’s Brian Hadad Robert Woodard II – Sacramento Kings Robert Woodard’s lifelong dream to be an NBA player has finally come true, as the former Mississippi State star was selected by the Sacramento … Continued
Story written and submitted by UMMC This holiday season, Santa’s helpers are asked to order from Children’s of Mississippi’s wish list on Amazon and Walmart. “To limit the spread of COVID-19, we’re asking the many families, individuals and businesses making … Continued
The federal government has denied Mississippi’s request for disaster relief following Tropical Storm Cristobal, the system that made landfall In Louisiana back in June. While the storm left a total of $5,677,515 worth of damage along the Mississippi Gulf Coast, … Continued
The effort to shrink the digital divide in Mississippi continues as CARES Act funding is beginning to bring broadband to rural areas. Over the summer, the passage of the ‘COVID-19 Connectivity Act’ led to the allocation of $65 million to … Continued
Thanksgiving is normally a time for getting the whole family together, but as you well know, nothing about 2020 is normal. With the coronavirus pandemic continuing to spike in Mississippi and across the country, health officials are recommending that you … Continued
The Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting 1,593 new cases of COVID-19. Today’s report — one of the highest one-day rises since the onset of the pandemic — brings the state’s total up to 137,396. With the confirmation of … Continued
Photo: Wreaths lay on the graves of fallen service members at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia, on Dec. 15, 2012. The Wreaths Across America event has been canceled for 2020. (Photo by E.J. Hersom) On Monday, it was announced … Continued
Commercial and charter fishermen who suffered significant losses due to the pandemic can apply for financial assistance through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act. To be eligible for the program, you must meet the following criteria: Resident of … Continued
Ole Miss head basketball coach Kermit Davis has tested positive for COVID-19. A statement from the program explained that Davis is awaiting confirmation on a second test after a test Monday came back positive. Davis’ isolation period would cause him … Continued