Lifestyle
Mississippi Sees Graduation Rate Rise to 90.8% in 2024-25
Dropout rate declines to 7% as state continues education improvement efforts
Jackson Revitalizes Historic Farish Street With Green Spaces
Community groups and city leaders aim to transform the once-bustling district through green infrastructure projects.
Jackson Teens 'Say Yes' to Prom with Free Gown Fittings
More than 200 students receive free prom gowns, scholarships, and dorm supplies
Tech
UMMC Cyberattack Forces Closure of Mississippi Medical System Clinics
IT systems disrupted, including access to electronic medical records, as officials work to assess and restore services.
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.
Weather
Winter Storm Fern Losses Exceed $107 Million
Mississippi Insurance Department collects data on damage claims from companies across the state.
Belzoni Residents Face Low Water Pressure After Main Break
City crews working to repair damaged water line, no timeline for full restoration
Freezing Temps on the Way for Jackson
16 WAPT Chief Meteorologist David Hartman forecasts cold weather for Central Mississippi
Health
VA Medical Center Celebrates 'Thank a Resident Day'
Facility highlights role of physicians in training who care for veterans
Study Finds Thousands of Mississippi Seniors Went Unchecked in January
Survey highlights growing loneliness epidemic among older Americans living alone
UMMC Clinics Shut Down After Cyberattack
Medical center closes all clinics statewide due to IT systems breach.
Crime
Fugitive with Violent Warrants Apprehended
Charles County Sheriff's Office and U.S. Marshals capture wanted man in West Virginia
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.
