by Sophia Paffenroth, Mississippi Today December 13, 2023 Viometrice Simmons remembers when she first fell in love with nursing. She was about 5 years old, sitting on the porch of her childhood home in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, as her aunt picked corn from the garden....
by Alex Rozier, Mississippi Today December 12, 2023 Mississippi officials are calling attention to the growing amount of foreign-owned farmland in the state, although it makes up less than three percent of the state’s agriculture and forest land. The amount of...
As we immerse ourselves in the festive spirit of the season, it’s important to acknowledge that the holidays can bring both joy and challenges. The whirlwind of shopping, parties, cooking, travel, and added financial strains can contribute to feelings of stress...
by Devna Bose, Mississippi Today December 11, 2023 The state Medicaid director and a hospital CEO — neither of them doctors — bucked recommendations from health care professionals and delayed a vote that could have made it easier for expecting Mississippians to...
Mississippi is one of seven states to receive an A grade in the 2023 National Report Card on State Efforts to Improve Financial Literacy in High Schools released this month. Other states receiving A grades are Alabama, Iowa, Missouri, Tennessee, Utah and Virginia. The...
The American Pickers are excited to return to Mississippi! They plan to film episodes of The History Channel hit television series throughout your area in February 2024. AMERICAN PICKERS is a documentary series that explores the fascinating world of antique “picking”...
