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Flu Cases Creep Back Up With a Sharp Spike in One Local District

Thursday, March 13 by Randy Bell

After dropping for three straight weeks, Mississippi’s flu rate has nudged back up. The State Health Department’s latest report for the week ending March 1st, shows that the percentage of patients in doctor’s offices with flu-like symptoms was 5.3 per cent, up from 5... Read More.

Flu Rate Hits Highest Level of the Season

Thursday, February 6 by Randy Bell

Mississippi's flu season is catching its second wind. The statewide flu rate is now at its highest level of the season. The Health Department, in its latest update for the week ending Jan. 25, said more than 1,100 patients in about 70 doctors' offices... Read More.

Local Flu Rate Spikes, Now Highest This Season

Wednesday, January 29 by Randy Bell

Just when it looked like the flu was tapering off in Mississippi, we’ve seen a big jump in cases. The State Health Department, in its latest update, said the percentage of patients in doctors’ offices with flu like symptoms climbed to 6.8 per cent... Read More.

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Flu Cases Spike in MS

Tuesday, December 31 by Randy Bell

In a week’s time, flu cases in Mississippi have jumped from "moderate" to "very high." In fact, the CDC is classifying our flu rate at the third-highest level in its latest update for the week ending December 21. And when the new numbers come... Read More.

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Flu Rate Dips But Spike Could Be Just Around the Corner

Wednesday, December 18 by Randy Bell

A slight dip in flu activity across Mississippi. After a slow but steady climb in the statewide flu rate for six straight weeks, it's dropped from 4.3 per cent to 4.1. That's the percentage of patients at doctors' offices with flu-like symptoms. And while... Read More.

Flu in MS Now at Moderate Level

Tuesday, December 10 by Randy Bell

More flu in Mississippi. The State Health Department says the percentage of patients in doctors' offices with flu-like symptoms is up to 4.3 per cent, the highest so far this season, putting Mississippi in the "moderate" category on the CDC flu map. There's been... Read More.

Foster backs Waller in GOP runoff for Mississippi governor

Wednesday, August 14 by Staff Report

(AP) — The candidate eliminated from the Republican primary for Mississippi governor is endorsing former state Supreme Court Chief Justice Bill Waller Jr. for the party nomination.State Rep. Robert Foster on Tuesday announced his support of Waller, who's competing with Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves... Read More.