Statewide News
Governor Reeves Gives State of the State Address
Today, January 29, 2025, Governor Tate Reeves gave his 2025 State of the State Address. Below is the full transcript, as prepared. Full Transcript: Thank you, Lieutenant Governor Hosemann and...
First Pediatric Flu Death Confirmed in ’24-25 Flu Season
The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) has confirmed the first pediatric influenza death in Mississippi for the 2024-2025 flu season. A pediatric death is defined as the death of an...
NEXT STEP INNOVATION SELECTED FOR THIRD CONSECUTIVE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI SECURITY SERVICES RFP
Next Step Innovation, a trusted leader in cybersecurity and compliance, proudly announces our selection for the State of Mississippi’s security assessment and penetration testing services contract...
Dementia cases expected to soar by 2060, UMMC researchers say
By: Danny Barrett Jr., UMMC About a million Americans per year are expected to develop dementia by 2060, a rate that’s about double today’s known patient load, according to a revealing...
Mississippi hunkers down ahead of Winter Storm Enzo
By: Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune Mississippi is bracing for a rare weather event with Winter Storm Enzo forecast to bring snow to much of the state, even possibly along the Gulf Coast. Over the...
MSDH Shares Frigid Weather Safety Tips
In anticipation of prolonged frigid temperatures and winter precipitation next week, the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is cautioning residents to take steps now to ensure safety...