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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.

Mississippi Has Highest Rate of Coronavirus Hospitalizations In the Country

Health, National, Uncategorized | Friday, April 3

Mississippi now has the highest rate of coronavirus hospitalizations of any state, as the pandemic continues to spread nationwide. Currently, the rate of hospitalizations stands at about 31 percent, with 332 people hospitalized out of 1,073 infections. The Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting 181 new cases of the coronavirus in Mississippi. That brings... Read More.

Bill Withers, Who Sang ‘Lean on Me’ and ‘Ain’t No Sunshine,’ Dies at 81

Entertainment, National | Friday, April 3

Bill Withers, a onetime Navy aircraft mechanic who after teaching himself to play the guitar wrote some of the most memorable and often-covered songs of the 1970s, including “Lean on Me,” “Ain’t No Sunshine” and “Use Me,” died on Monday in Los Angeles. He was 81. His death was announced in... Read More.

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Panthers Release Quarterback Cam Newton

National, Sports | Thursday, March 26

The Panthers released 30-year-old quarterback Cam Newton after nine seasons. The move became a mere formality after the Panthers made it clear last week they were moving on from Newton by giving him permission to seek a trade and then agreeing to a three-year, $63 million contract with free agent quarterback Teddy Bridgewater about... Read More.

Harlem Globetrotters Great Curly Neal Dies At 77

National, Sports | Thursday, March 26

Fred “Curly” Neal, the dribbling wizard who entertained millions with the Harlem Globetrotters for parts of three decades, has died. He was 77. The Globetrotters said Neal died in his home outside of Houston on Thursday morning. “We have lost one of the most genuine human beings the world has ever known,” Globetrotters general manager... Read More.

MSDH shares update on first 6 coronavirus cases reported

Local, National | Friday, March 13

The Mississippi State Department of Health provided an update on the number of COVID-19 cases in the state. So far, 90 patients have been tested and 6 positive cases have been identified by MSDH. The latest cases are an adult female over 65, in Forrest County. She is currently... Read More.

Mike Espy Wins Nomination In Mississippi US Senate Race

Local, National | Friday, March 13

Former U.S. Agriculture Secretary Mike Espy won the Democratic nomination for a U.S. Senate seat in Mississippi on Tuesday, setting up a rematch with Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, an outspoken ally of President Donald Trump. Espy told reporters Tuesday night that he is better prepared for this election. “We’re going to build the greatest coalition... Read More.