Central Mississippi Correctional Facility. Photo courtesy of MDOC An inmate serving a life sentence has died. According to the Mississippi Department of Corrections, 68-year-old Patricia Wilhite died at Baptist Medical Center in Jackson this morning. Officials say that no foul … Continued
The finalists for the C Spire Gillom and Howell Trophies have been announced. The awards are presented to the top women’s (Gillom) and men’s (Howell) college basketball players in Mississippi each year, and they’ll be awarded during a ceremony at … Continued
It’s “Wildfire Prevention Month” in Mississippi following a proclamation made by Governor Tate Reeves. According to the Mississippi Forestry Commission, March has one of the highest wildfire occurrence rates of the year due to the transition from winter to spring, … Continued
Courtesy of Gov. Tate Reeves’ Office Today, Governor Tate Reeves and First Lady Elee Reeves joined volunteers to begin the clean-up effort to help communities impacted by the recent flooding of the Pearl River. Rolling up their sleeves, Governor and … Continued
A new phone number could help to make suicide prevention resources easier to access. The FCC is currently considering a proposal to shorten the national suicide prevention hotline from a full 10-digit phone number to a new three-digit phone number … Continued
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