Starting in October, Mississippians enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will see a 25% increase in their pre-pandemic benefit levels. The newly announced increase is due to cost adjustment and is the first time the USDA’s Thrifty Food … Continued
More than $1.8 million in grants has been awarded for eight fire safety improvement projects in Mississippi. U.S. Senators Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith announced the Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) program will be awarded by the Department of Homeland … Continued
Some entities now require proof of COVID-19 vaccination, so what should you do if you misplace your vaccination card? The Mississippi State Department of Health does not provide replacement vaccination cards. However, you can log into MyIR, an online service … Continued
Photo courtesy of UMMC This morning, the Mississippi State Department of Health announced a new policy aimed at increasing the availability of a treatment that has been shown to reduce hospitalizations in those who contract COVID-19. State Health Officer Dr. … Continued
The executive director of a nonprofit working alongside the Mississippi Department of Education to feed students in need during the summer months has been indicted on fraud charges. Announced by State Auditor Shad White, Carol Jackson of Sunflower County was … Continued
The number of COVID cases reported each day across Mississippi can be an indicator of hospitalizations to come. Dr. LouAnn Woodward at UMMC told SuperTalk Mississippi this morning that in the early days of the pandemic, it would take a couple of … Continued
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Photo courtesy of Raleigh High School Lion Pride Band An 8th grader in Smith County has reportedly died from COVID-19. The Smith County Reformer has identified the student as 13-year-old Mkayla Robinson, a member of the Raleigh Jr. High Band. … Continued
Friends and family are sharing memories of former Pascagoula City Councilman Joe Abston on their social media pages. The 51 year old passed away Sunday after over a week in the hospital battling COVID. Abston had driven his wife and … Continued
Photo Courtesy of Samaritan’s Purse As Mississippi hospitals struggle with rising admissions and limited resources, a nonprofit organization is bringing a field hospital to the parking garage of the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Samaritan’s Purse is setting up operations … Continued