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
Health
UMMC Clinics Reopen After Cyberattack, Resume Normal Operations
The medical center is working to accommodate patients impacted by the network disruption.
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
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
Thousands Advised to Stay Inside in Mississippi
Residents face 'unhealthy' air pollution levels on Sunday morning.
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
Crime
Private Text Messages Reveal Intimate Ties Between DiBiase Family and Mississippi Official
Prosecutors say messages show personal relationship influenced welfare fund distribution
Jackson man charged for repeat Waymo vandalism
Authorities changed Walker Reed Quinn with several incidents since July.
Ransomware Attack Disrupts University of Mississippi Medical Center
Forced clinic closures and procedure cancellations as officials work to restore systems
