UnitedHealthcare is awarding $500,000 in Empowering Health grants to three community-based organizations in Mississippi. According to UnitedHealthcare, the allocated funding will be used to expand access to care and address social determinants of health for uninsured individuals and underserved communities. … Continued
With just two weeks remaining until the 2023 primary elections, over 17,000 absentee ballots have been requested in Mississippi. According to the Statewide Election Management System (SEMS), 17,128 absentee ballots were requested with 11,313 of those already being filled out … Continued
The attorney general’s office has provided an update on Mississippi’s fight to stop human trafficking operations in the state. After completing a four-day human trafficking training course on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, 28 new officers have been equipped to help … Continued
Another Mississippi inmate is on the run after escaping the custody of authorities during a bathroom break. Kirtis Elkins was being transported from Benton County to DeSoto County on Monday around noon when he asked officers to use the restroom. … Continued
The ribbon-cutting for a new career connection center at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is set for Friday. The Goodwill Career Connection Center will be located in the Student Services Building on MGCCC’s Jackson County Campus in Gautier. The center … Continued
Northern Mississippi Sunny today, with highs in the lower to mid-90s with the highest heat index readings anywhere from 100 to 103. Tonight will be mostly clear with lows in the lower 70s. Central Mississippi Sunny today, with highs in … Continued
An inmate who escaped for the third time in 11 years has been taken back into custody. Terry Bynum, 44, was captured Monday evening near Highway 28 East in a wooded area. He originally escaped Sunday while receiving medical attention … Continued
Will Rogers picked up third team preseason All-SEC honors last week, but some national pundits continue to overlook him as one of the nation’s best quarterbacks. Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk debate whether the Bulldog signal caller is being dismissed … Continued
Governor Tate Reeves has requested a major disaster declaration for 16 counties impacted by the severe storms, straight-line winds, and tornadoes that swept across the state in mid-June. Included in the request is individual assistance for Jackson and Jasper Counties. … Continued
The arms race to have the best facilities across college football is in full force with Ole Miss taking a major step forward this week. Following a $45.7 million investment in the Manning Center, the Rebels’ football training facility now … Continued