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.
Crime
18-Wheeler Overturns at South Jackson Intersection
No injuries reported as truck flips near I-55 on-ramp and gas station
Jackson County Deputy Injured in Crash During Emergency Response
Patrol vehicle collided with SUV while responding to call with lights and sirens
Two Jackson children hurt in apparent accidental shooting at Wood Village
Police say the gunfire appears to have been accidental, with a 3-year-old boy and 9-year-old girl sustaining non-life-threatening injuries.
Weather
Jackson, MS Braces for Possible Record Low
16 WAPT Chief Meteorologist David Hartman forecasts frigid temperatures in Central Mississippi.
Jackson Flood Control Project Moves Forward
Reduced, morphed plan aims to protect thousands from flooding while creating new riverfront opportunities
Rain Chances Linger in Central Mississippi
Meteorologist warns of lingering showers and thunderstorms through the week
Health
UMMC Resumes Operations After Ransomware Attack
Mississippi hospital recovers from nine-day disruption caused by cybercriminals
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
Lifestyle
Mississippi Considers First Black Bear Hunting Season in Nearly a Century
A bill moving through the state legislature could allow regulated black bear hunting for the first time since 1932.
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.
