Sleep-related deaths are the third-leading cause of infant death in Mississippi, and about 1 in 5 occur while an infant is being cared for by someone other than a parent. During National Safe Sleep and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Awareness Month, the...
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency is encouraging Mississippians to participate in the ‘Great ShakeOut’ earthquake drill on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at 10:16 a.m. During the self-led drill, participants will practice the three essential...
By Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune During a two-day hearing of the state Senate Education Committee last week, the Mississippi Department of Education outlined its needs to continue the gains the state has seen in recent years. In prior years, the...
By Stephen Beech WiFi signals can measure heart rate – with no wearable device needed, reveals new research. Engineers showed their technique is effective even with the lowest-cost WiFi devices. Heart rate is one of the most basic and...
By Stephen Griffin, Magnolia Tribune In July 2021, a series of investigative reports by WLBT’s Howard Ballou, “The State of Our Parks,” revealed substandard conditions and declining attendance at several Mississippi state parks. Neglect, a lack of...
By Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune As the shutdown of the federal government continues, staff at the Mississippi State Department of Health have been alerted to the potential for furloughs while contract workers have already felt the impact. According...
