Flu Rate Ticks Up After Recent Declines

Just when we thought Mississippi’s flu season was winding down, cases have bumped up slightly.  The State Health Department says the flu rate statewide has climbed to 5.3 per cent—up from five per cent the week before.  Both of the local public health districts... Read More.
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Witness Describes Tragic Collision That Killed Six

A witness to Monday's horrific head-on collision in Kosciusko says she was two cars behind the former sheriff of Choctaw County and his wife, when another vehicle in the other lane of traffic pulled out to pass.. "I knew in that moment, whatever they were... Read More.
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Gas Prices in MS Creeping Up

The average price for gas in Mississippi has reached $2.70 for the first time since early December.   AAA says it’s edged up a couple of cents in the past week after a series of ups and downs during the holidays which carried over into... Read More.
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Fewer Flu Cases Reported in Mississippi

We’re still seeing a steady drop in the number of flu cases across Mississippi.  The statewide flu rate is down to 5.3 per cent, the lowest since early November.  That's the percentage of patients seeing a doctor with flu-like symptoms. And it’s dropped from... Read More.
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Flu Cases Continue to Fall, Even in Local Hotspot

For the third week in a row, Mississippi’s flu rate is dropping.   The State Health Department’s latest update shows that 6.6 per cent of patients seeing their doctor had flu-like symptoms.  That’s down from 7.7 per cent the week before.  It appears flu season... Read More.
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Flu Rate Dropping in MS

It may be too soon to say that flu season in Mississippi has peaked.  But the numbers have been falling for two weeks in a row now.  In its latest update, the State Health Department is reporting a significant decrease, with the flu rate... Read More.
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Winter Weather Info From MEMA

The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency urges Mississippians to prepare for potential winter weather and extreme cold next week. Residents should be prepared for potential ice, cold temperatures, and possible prolonged power outages. As an arctic blast is predicted to move across the state, it... Read More.
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Flu Rate in MS Remains High

Mississippi's flu rate has dipped slightly but remains one of the highest in the country.  The latest update from the State Health Department shows than 9.5 per cent of patients seeing their doctor had flu-like symptoms, down from 9.7 per cent the previous week. ... Read More.
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Flu Rate in MS Among Nation’s Highest

A significant jump in the number of flu cases in Mississippi.  The latest update shows the statewide flu rate has climbed to 9.7 per cent, up from eight per cent the previous week.   That’s the percentage of patients seeing their doctor who are complaining... Read More.
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