Jackson's Smooth Soul 100.5

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... 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.... Read More.

https://www.smoothsoul1005.com/advertise-with-us

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... 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... 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... 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... 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... Read More.

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... Read More.

WRTM Jackson Weather

News Trending Now