by Devna Bose, Mississippi Today August 24, 2023 A program aimed at increasing doctors in rural Mississippi communities isn’t effective enough, a new report from the state auditor’s office says. As health care worker shortages continue, the program’s success could be...
by Devna Bose, Mississippi Today August 25, 2023 Coronavirus cases appear to be rising in Mississippi again. There were 121 hospital admissions for COVID-19 in the state during the week ending on Aug. 12, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and...
The Mississippi Division of Medicaid has named Dr. Laurence Dennis, an internal medicine physician from Booneville, to serve as the agency’s Chief Medical Officer. In his new role, Dr. Dennis will be responsible for medical policy and the clinical strategy for...
The Mississippi Department of Education will host 10 regional literacy meetings beginning Sept. 12, for families of students in kindergarten through third grade. All meetings are from 6 – 7 p.m. and no registration is required. Locations include Cleveland, Columbus,...
The Mississippi Lottery is turning up the heat in the final drawing of the Summer of Fun promotion, with one lucky entrant in the Monday, Aug. 28, drawing driving away with $10,000 and a very cool 2023 Nissan Titan Pro-4x truck from Gulfport Nissan. Second prize is...
by Julia James, Mississippi Today August 24, 2023 Parents requested nearly 680 religious vaccine exemptions in the first weeks they were available in Mississippi, something health department officials said has slowed in recent weeks. In April, a federal judge ruled...
