As of June 11, the 90th day of COVID-19 cases in Mississippi, approximately seven percent of Mississippi residents have now been tested for the disease, including 100 percent of all residents and […]
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is delivering $11 billion in new funding to support testing for COVID-19. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will provide $10.25 billion […]
During these unprecedented times, I am grateful for all of the essential workers and volunteers who are providing access to food, healthcare, and supplies. The COVID-19 global pandemic has forced us to […]
JACKSON, Miss. – Two Mississippi students have been named among the 56th class of U.S. Presidential Scholars, which recognizes 161 high school seniors for their accomplishments in academics, the arts, and career […]
JACKSON, Miss. – The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) is transitioning from a direct distribution food system to a retail food […]
The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is reporting a cluster of COVID-19 infections related to a recent funeral in Northeast Mississippi. The funeral and after-service gathering were held on May 17, […]
Former Minneapolis police offer Derek Chauvin, who was seen on video kneeling on George Floyd’s neck as he repeatedly stated he could not breathe was arrested Friday, May 29, and charged with […]
On Wednesday, May 27, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey demanded that the county prosecutor arrest the officer seen on video pinning George Floyd to the ground and press charges against him during a […]
Today the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is reporting its first pediatric flu death of 2020. The death was in a child from Central Mississippi. The child did not test positive […]
Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County is recognizing “National Stroke Awareness Month” throughout the month of May by providing the community with information about the signs and symptoms of strokes. “Unfortunately, strokes don’t stop […]
