By: Annie Oeth, UMMC Mississippi has one of the highest stroke mortality rates in the country, a ranking stroke care professionals at the University of Mississippi Medical Center would like to reduce. “Every stroke victim is someone’s loved one,” said...
At last check, there have been 58 fire deaths statewide in 2024. Unattended cooking was the cause in six of those fire deaths. There were seven cooking-related fire deaths in 2023. “Many people have family and friends over for the holiday,” said Insurance...
If you’re not feeling well, you can now get tested for both the Flu and Covid at all County Health Departments. Patients that test positive for the Flu can also receive treatment with Tamiflu. We are entering what are historically the most high-risk months for...
Attorney General Lynn Fitch announced that starting November 18, 2024, applications for funding from the Victims of Human Trafficking and Commercial Sexual Exploitation Fund are available through the Office of the Attorney General and service providers are welcome to...
Governor Tate Reeves recently released his Fiscal Year 2026 Executive Budget Recommendation. The Budget Recommendation highlights an agenda focused on eliminating Mississippi’s income tax, laying the foundation for additional record-breaking private sector...
The Mississippi Department of Education has designated two Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning (IHL) Educator Preparation Providers (EPP) to receive the Mississippi Science of Reading Excellence Award for the 2024-25 school year. The 2024-25 award winners are...
