UMMC Clinics Shut Down After Cyberattack
Medical center closes all clinics statewide due to IT systems breach.
Itawamba Community College to Host 1A Basketball Quarterfinals
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Weather
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Fire Shuts Down McDowell Road in South Jackson
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Health
UMMC closes clinics Wednesday, activates triage phone line
University of Mississippi Medical Center takes steps to ensure network safety after cyberattack

University of Mississippi Medical Center Clinics Closed After Cyberattack
Dozens of clinics across the state will be shut down as the health system responds to the hack.
Jackson State awarded $14.5M grant to extend heart health research
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Lifestyle
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Tougaloo College Celebrates 100 Years of Black History Month
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Tech
Cybersecurity Attack Forces UMMC to Close Clinics, Cancel Procedures
Medical center says IT systems, including electronic records, taken offline by incident

University of Mississippi Medical Center Clinics Remain Closed After Cyber Attack
Ransomware attack forces cancellation of elective surgeries and clinic closures statewide.
FBI Joins Response to Cyberattack at University of Mississippi Medical Center
Specialized FBI teams are on-site as the organization works to recover from the attack that disrupted IT systems and the Epic EHR.
Crime
Hackers Demand Ransom from University of Mississippi Medical Center
Ransomware group targets major healthcare system after cyberattack

Cyberattack Shuts Down Epic EHR at Mississippi Hospital
University of Mississippi Medical Center clinics closed, outpatient services canceled due to IT systems breach.
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