Statewide News
A program is putting more doctors in rural Mississippi. The auditor says it needs improvements.
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...
An increasing number of Mississippians are being hospitalized for COVID-19, data shows
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...
Dr. Laurence Dennis joins Medicaid as Chief Medical Officer
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...
MDE announces 10 regional literacy meetings set to begin Sept. 12 for families of K-3 students across state
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...
Mississippi Lottery Giving Away 2023 Nissan Titan Pro-4x Truck
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...
In first weeks of availability, parents request nearly 700 vaccine exemptions for kids
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...