Author: Staff Report

The Mississippi Department of Corrections says three inmates from three different prisons have died after being hospitalized. The department said in a news release late Saturday that autopsies will be done, and no foul play is suspected. One death happened Friday at a hospital... Read More.

The MDOT reminds us about safety, kids, and buses. More kids are back in school today than the last six months. Therefore more kids and buses are on the roads. So MDOT asks everyone to remember the following when driving or crossing streets.***Never pass... Read More.

Today is Wednesday, Aug. 19, the 232nd day of 2020. There are 134 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On August 19, 1814, during the War of 1812, British forces landed at Benedict, Maryland, with the objective of capturing Washington D.C. On this... Read More.

AP) — Some Mississippi residents are rebelling against the Legislature's decision to retire a Confederate-themed state flag. They are being encouraged by conservative legislators who fought the change. Organizers of a group called Let Mississippi Vote said Monday that they are starting an initiative... Read More.

71 Mississippi counties are reporting Covid-19 cases within school systems. According to Mississippi State Health Officer Dr. Thomas Dobbs, there are 245 teacher/staff members and 199 students who have tested positive. 589 teacher/staff members and 2035 students have been quarantined. Leake, Neshoba, Scott and... Read More.

Today is Tuesday, Aug. 18, the 231st day of 2020. There are 135 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On August 18, 1920, the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, guaranteeing all American women's right to vote, was ratified as Tennessee became the 36th... Read More.

Snap benefits can now be used online. According to Mississippi Department of Human Services SNAP benefits can now be used to order groceries online They are currently accepting SNAP EBT card. The Groceries can be ordered and then received at curbside pickup. For more... Read More.