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

‘Very problematic’: Medicaid Drops Another 22,000 Mississippians, Mostly for Paperwork Issues

By Devna Bose Mississippi Today The Mississippi Division of Medicaid removed another 22,000 Mississippians from its rolls in July in the second wave of disenrollments after...

Statewide Burn Ban Implemented at Mississippi State Parks, Fishing Lakes

In response to the dry weather, the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks has taken proactive measures to ensure the safety of our...

Rankin ‘Goon Squad’ of Law Officers Admit to Hindering Prosecution in Torture Case

By Nate Rosenfield, Jerry Mitchell and Brian Howey Mississippi Today Six white former law enforcement officers pleaded guilty to hindering prosecution in their torturing of two...

MDWFP Fish Hatchery Renamed After ‘Coach’ Bob Tyler

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks’ North Mississippi Fish Hatchery was recently renamed the Bob Tyler Fish Hatchery. A dedication ceremony was held...

Supreme Court Blocks Brett Favre’s Escape from Welfare Fraud Lawsuit

By Anna Wolfe Mississippi Today The Mississippi Supreme Court has denied former NFL quarterback Brett Favre’s attempts to escape a civil lawsuit over the Mississippi welfare...

Republican Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann Defeats Chris McDaniel; Will Face Democratic Newcomer in November

By Geoff Pender and Taylor Vance Mississippi Today Incumbent Republican Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann defeated state Sen. Chris McDaniel and another Republican challenger in Tuesday's GOP...

Reeves Easily Wins Primary, Makes November Battle with Democrat Brandon Presley Official

By Bobby Harrison and Taylor Vance Mississippi Today Republican Gov. Tate Reeves handily defeated two GOP primary challengers Tuesday, officially setting up what is expected to...

MDOT Relaunches Litter Campaign – Don’t Trash Mississippi

The Mississippi Department of Transportation announced the relaunch of its anti-litter campaign this fall, aimed at encouraging Mississippians to put trash where it belongs...

5th Circuit Panel Strikes Down Mississippi’s Lifetime Felony Voting Ban

By Bobby Harrison Mississippi Today A three-judge panel of the United States 5th Circuit Court of Appeals has struck down Mississippi’s lifetime ban on voting for...

South Delta Bulldogs Give New Meaning to ‘Rebuilding Year’ with Help from Archie Manning

By Rick Cleveland Mississippi Today ROLLING FORK – High school football coaches often bemoan “rebuilding years,” but few, if any, have ever faced anything like...