Magnolia State News

There were less than 10 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Mississippi in the week ending June 17, making up less than 1.7% of total deaths by all causes in Mississippi.

177 people in 75-84 age group in Mississippi are estimated to have died during week ending June 10

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 177 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending June 10.

34 people die in Mississippi from cerebrovascular disease in week ending June 24

There were 34 deaths with cerebrovascular disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Mississippi during the week ending June 24, a 6.3% increase over the previous week.

28 people die from diabetes mellitus in Mississippi during week ending June 24

There were 28 deaths from diabetes mellitus reported in Mississippi in the week ending June 24, making up 4.6% of total deaths by all causes in Mississippi.

Death expectancy exceeds death count in Mississippi during week ending June 10

Mississippi's death count did not exceed death expectancy during the week ending June 10, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

33 people die from Alzheimer's disease in Mississippi during week ending June 24

There were 33 deaths from Alzheimer's disease reported in Mississippi in the week ending June 24, making up 5.4% of total deaths by all causes in Mississippi.

43 people die in Mississippi from chronic lower respiratory disease in week ending June 24

There were 43 deaths with chronic lower respiratory disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Mississippi during the week ending June 24, a 43.3% increase over the previous week.

Governor Reeves Statement on Anniversary of Dobbs Decision

By Magnolia State News Report | Jun 27, 2023

Governor Tate Reeves released the following statement on the eve of the first anniversary of the Dobbs decision:

Wicker, Rubio Introduce Bill to Protect American Intellectual Property

By Magnolia State News Report | Jun 27, 2023

The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) is failing to stop our adversaries, China and Russia, from accessing sensitive and controlled technology.

Hyde-Smith Votes to Advance Miss. Military Construction Funding

By Magnolia State News Report | Jun 27, 2023

Senate Appropriations Committee Approves Bill Recommending $83 Million for Work at Mississippi Military Installations

11 people die from kidney disease in Mississippi during week ending June 24

There were 11 deaths from nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis reported in Mississippi in the week ending June 24, making up 1.8% of total deaths by all causes in Mississippi.

33 people die in Mississippi from Alzheimer's disease in week ending June 24

There were 33 deaths with Alzheimer's disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Mississippi during the week ending June 24, no changes from the previous week.

Less than 10 people die with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in Mississippi during week ending June 17

There were less than 10 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Mississippi in the week ending June 17, making up less than 1.7% of total deaths by all causes in Mississippi.

12 people die from influenza and pneumonia in Mississippi during week ending June 24

There were 12 deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported in Mississippi in the week ending June 24, making up two% of total deaths by all causes in Mississippi.

CDC estimates 139 people in 65-74 age group in Mississippi died during week ending June 10

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 139 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending June 10.

ACRU’s West: Mississippi policy on affirmative action 'systematically racist'

Mississippi's policy of allowing affirmative action in areas such as public education and public employment reflects a philosophy that's "systematically racist," the executive director of the American Constitutional Rights Union (ACRU) said.

28 people die in Mississippi from diabetes mellitus in week ending June 24

There were 28 deaths with diabetes mellitus listed as the underlying cause reported in Mississippi during the week ending June 24, a 86.7% increase over the previous week.

Governor Reeves Statement on 51st Anniversary of Title IX

Governor Tate Reeves released the following statement on the 51st anniversary of Title IX:

Wicker Celebrates Mississippi Wins in Defense Bill

Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., ranking member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today praised committee passage of the Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (FY 24 NDAA).

Hyde-Smith Highlights Miss. Benefits in Senate AG Funding Bill