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Bonnie Pointer, founding member of the Pointer Sisters, has died at age 69

Music, National | Tuesday, June 9

Bonnie Pointer, who in 1969 convinced three of her church-singing siblings to form the Pointer Sisters, which would become one of the biggest acts of the next two decades, died Monday. She was 69. The Grammy winner died of cardiac arrest in Los Angeles, publicist Roger Neal said. "It is with great sadness that I... Read More.

More than half of states may be undercounting coronavirus cases by not following CDC guidelines

National | Tuesday, June 9

At least 28 states are not following CDC guidelines on reporting new Covid-19 cases, half of which saw the trend of new cases increasing in the last week. Those states are not reporting probable cases, according to the daily case count listed on the CDC's website. Probable cases... Read More.

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R&B lost three legends this weekend in Little Richard, Andre Harrell and Betty Wright

Music, National | Monday, May 11

The soulful Betty White died of cancer Sunday at the age of 66 in her Miami home, according to Billboard. She had been diagnosed with endometrial cancer in the fall. Wright's career started with her family's gospel group, according to Billboard, and she released her first album at the age of... Read More.

Governor Tate Reeves Extends Shelter In Place Order

Local, National | Friday, April 17

Tate Reeves announced Friday that he is extending his statewide stay-at-home order by one week. The order was set to expire Monday. “I have to ask you for one more week. One more week of vigilance. One more week of sheltering in place," Reeves said. "...We need one more week to break the back... Read More.

Coronavirus In Mississippi

Local, National | Friday, April 10

Coronavirus cases in Mississippi New cases: 209 New deaths: 6 Total cases: 2,469 Total deaths: 82 First case reported: March 11 Number of counties with cases: 81 of 82. Issaquena is the only county that has not had any cases reported.

BeBe Winans Reveals He, His Mother And Brother All Contracted COVID-19

Music, National | Friday, April 10

BeBe Winans is on the road to recovery after contracting COVID-19. The Gospel singer also revealed that his brother was hospitalized due to the virus, and his mother also was infected. Winans opened up about his recent diagnosis on SiriusXM’s The Joe Madison Show, detailing that he likely caught the coronavirus while traveling to attend... Read More.

State Health Officials Indicate Coronavirus Is Disproportionately Affecting Black Mississippians

Health, Local, National | Tuesday, April 7

"Early indications are, we're seeing similar (data) here in Mississippi that it is impacting the African American community at a little higher rate," said Jim Craig, senior deputy at the Mississippi Department of Health. A state health official told reporters Monday that Mississippi appears to be following a trend emerging in states across the nation:... Read More.

Hospitals Run Low on Supplies as the U.S. Death Toll Nears 10,000

Health, Local, National | Monday, April 6

New York City remained the center for the outbreak. On Monday, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo of New York said that 599 more people had died in the state, a number almost identical with that of the previous day. The total number of deaths is 4,758. President Donald Trump declared Mississippi a major... Read More.