Mississippi leads nation in STI rates; Memphis nonprofit launches new prevention tools

MISSISSIPPI. - A new report is raising public health concerns across the Mid-South as Mississippi is now ranked number one in the nation for sexually transmitted infections. According to a national report from Universal Drugstore, Mississippi has some of …

Mississippi warns of flesh-eating parasite threatening animals

MISSISSIPPI— The State of Mississippi sounded the alarm about a threat to livestock.  New World screwworm disease is an infestation with the larvae of the NWS fly that lives off the flesh of living mammals and, less commonly, birds. When the fly lays its …

Texas A&M has decided on its starting pitcher vs. Mississippi State

Run for the Wall 2025 continues their journey through East Mississippi

Pitching plans set for Texas A&M and Mississippi State in the SEC Tournament

When Mississippi State takes the field at the Hoover Metropolitan Stadium on Tuesday night, a freshman will toe the rubber. Justin Parker has selected RHP Ryan McPherson to be his game one starter against Texas A&M when the two teams meet at 8 p.m. …

Mississippi Department of Marine Resources pushes for safe boating practices ahead of Memorial Day weekend

BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) - It’s National Safe Boating Week, and the Department of Marine Resources is urging those getting out on the water to practice safe boating ahead of Memorial Day weekend. Monday afternoon, you could find people already out on their jet …

What four teams join latest Mississippi high school baseball Super 25 ranking? 

Existing Mississippi River Bridge at Lansing Remains Closed Amid Safety Concern

For the second time in just over a year, the existing Mississippi River bridge at Lansing has been closed amid structural safety concerns. Shortly after 2 pm Sunday (05.18), a post on the Iowa DOT Facebook page for “Mississippi River Bridge at Lansing” …

Mississippi reports increase in whooping cough cases

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Whooping cough cases in Mississippi are on the rise, according to the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH). According to the agency, 58 cases have been reported this year as of May 19, 2025. Out of the 58 cases, eight are …

What four teams join latest Mississippi high school baseball Super 25 ranking?