Mississippi

The Future of Diabetes in Mississippi is Looking a Whole Lot Brighter

The future of diabetes in Mississippi looks a whole lot brighter with the recent development ofthe Mississippi Diabetes Network and Diabetes Solutions services. The...

Alyssa Schnugg - December 5, 2023

Jobless Fear What’s Next as $300 Unemployment Checks End

By Sara DiNatale Mississippi Today It takes $80 to fill the gas tank inside the beat-up white cargo van 34-year-old Michael Beard calls home. He can’t...

These Mississippi Schools Never Returned to In-person Learning

Last school year, Krystal Williams’ son Ca’Marion was named a “star student” in first grade at McNeal Elementary School in Canton Public School District.

Mississippi has returned or rejected nearly 872,000 COVID-19 vaccines due to low demand

By Will Stribling Mississippi Today Due to the low demand for COVID-19 vaccines in Mississippi, the state has returned 871,950 of the doses it was allocated...

Trooper Dies in 1 of 3 Fatal Wrecks, No Local Deaths Reported Over Holiday Weekend

No fatal wrecks were reported in Lafayette County over the Memorial Day holiday weekend, but the Mississippi Highway Patrol did respond to three fatal...

Variant Strains of COVID-19 Identified in Long-term Care Facility Outbreaks

The Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting additional cases of two variant strains of COVID-19 in Mississippi. Ten additional cases of the more infectious...

Escaped Prisoner From Quitman County Jail Captured

An escaped prisoner from the Quitman County Jail that was seen in Lafayette County last week has been apprehended, according to the Lafayette County...

Medical Marijuana Protesters Call on Mississippi Politicians to ‘Stop the Steal’

A little over 200 people rallied near the Supreme Court building and state Capitol on Tuesday morning, protesting the high court's ruling that struck down the Initiative 65 medical marijuana program.

Local, State Law Enforcement to Beef Up Holiday Weekend Patrols

Local and state law enforcement agencies will take to the roads this holiday weekend in an effort to make sure everyone has a safe...

Applying for Financial Aid is Hard, A New Rule Could Make it Harder

The onerous application working-class students in Mississippi must complete to receive college loans and grants could require an extra step under a new rule proposed by the state office that oversees financial aid.

Gov. Reeves fills vacancies on key education boards

Gov. Tate Reeves, waiting until after the 2021 legislative session ended, announced nine appointments late Tuesday afternoon to the three boards that govern the state’s public education entities.