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

MDOT Holds Safety Message Contest

Have you ever thought that you could create a better message for the signs you see above the roadways? Now is your chance to...

Hatchery Renamed to Honor Yalobusha’s Favorite Native Son

The North Mississippi Fish Hatchery has been renamed in honor of long-time high school and college football Coach – and beloved Water Valley native...

Religious Exemptions for Immunizations Begin Monday

The Mississippi State Department of Health will begin offering religious exemptions today, in addition to the existing medical exemption process in compliance with the...

Campbell Clinic Reopens all but Collierville Locations; More Security Measures in Place

Campbell Clinic Orthopedics reopened all of its clinics Thursday, except for its Collierville location where one of its surgeons was shot and killed Tuesday. Patients...

AG Fitch Wants to Make Info on Out-of-State Abortions Available to MS Authorities

By Bobby Harrison Mississippi Today Attorney General Lynn Fitch wants to ensure Mississippi authorities are allowed to investigate and gather information on abortions performed out...

Poll Highlights Conservative Tilt That Impacts Mississippi Elections

By Bobby Harrison Mississippi Today Based on polling, more people identify as conservative in Mississippi than in any state in the nation. According to Gallup, which routinely...

Voter Registration Deadline for Mississippi Primary is Monday

By Geoff Pender Mississippi Today The deadline for voter registration for the Aug. 8 Mississippi statewide primary is Monday. You can register in person at your county...

MHP Responds to Four Fatal Crashes on MS Highways

The Mississippi Highway Patrol concluded the 2023 Independence Day Holiday Travel Period at midnight on Tuesday. The enforcement period began at 6 a.m. on Monday. Troopers...

Thousands of Mississippians Can’t Vote Because of Felony Convictions; Many Top Candidates Want to Keep it That Way.

By Taylor Vance Mississippi Today JACINTO — Candidates for the state’s highest offices were stumping under the historic Jacinto courthouse at the community’s annual Independence Day...

Fish for Free Tuesday on the 4th of July

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks has announced that July Fourth is a "Free Fishing Day,” offering residents the opportunity to enjoy...