Straining to handle record numbers of COVID-19 patients, hundreds of the nation’s intensive care units are running out of space and supplies and competing to hire temporary traveling nurses at soaring rates.
As COVID-19 spreads throughout Mississippi, the Black community still continues to see staggering numbers of fatalities. However, the number of vaccinations seems to stay at a relatively low rate of only 15%, according to the Mississippi State Department of Health.
With a few secure scraps and a basketball goal, Wiggins native Jerry Herrin has been traveling across Mississippi and surrounding states doing what he loves on the go.
Jackson's mayor says legislation to give water customers some relief for high bills is back before lawmakers. He also discusses a $244,000 dollar contract with consultants to restructure the Public Works Department.
Both the legislature and state board of education are considering proposals that seek to balance out the impacts of COVID-19 on districts, teachers and students.
In between doses, experts say the Pfizer vaccine is 50% effective. It takes at least two weeks after the second dose to receive the full benefit of 95% protection.
LSU will interview current Minnesota Vikings defensive backs coach Daronte Jones for the Tigers’ open defensive coordinator position, according to ESPN’s Adam Rittenberg.
