Day: May 8, 2026

Hantavirus spreads through contact with rodent urine, droppings, or saliva and can cause severe lung illness.

Rural Mississippians working around barns, sheds, and cabins should avoid sweeping dry droppings, ventilate spaces, wear gloves, and seek medical care if they develop fever or breathing trouble after exposure.

Music has always been a powerful force in America’s journey toward justice. From the freedom songs of the Civil Rights Movement to today’s voices of change, these melodies have inspired courage, unity, and hope in the face of struggle.

MSU says Canvas is down after a breach involving vendor Instructure. No internal MSU systems were compromised, but students are asking what it means for finals.

Mississippi National Guard troops responded to a National Mall shooting, securing the scene and treating an injured bystander, according to the U.S. Army. Photo Credit U.S. Army Site