Magnolia Moms is teaming up with the American Heart Association and The Winning Smile to challenge moms to put their health first during February. The Bless Your Heart Virtual Health Challenge, offers email communication full of heart-healthy information, check-ins, educational links, … Continued
On Friday morning, Tougaloo College hosted a virtual panel discussing COVID-19 and its impact on minorities. The panel included America’s leading health expert in Dr. Anthony Fauci, as well as State Health Officer Dr. Thomas Dobbs, Central Mississippi Chief Operating … Continued
The Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting 984 new cases of COVID-19. The latest report brings the state’s total up to 285,648. With the confirmation of 39 additional deaths, *6,429 Mississippians have now passed away from the virus. *MSDH … Continued
After a failed vote, a motion to reconsider, and a few lengthy recesses, the Mississippi Senate passed the ‘Mississippi Medical Cannabis Act’—a fail-safe of sorts for the state’s entrance into legalizing medical marijuana. In November, an overwhelming majority of Mississippians … Continued
Surprisingly, a significant number of parents are postponing or skipping their children’s immunizations against highly contagious, preventable illnesses like measles, mumps, and polio. A recent Blue Cross Blue Shield analysis found a 26% drop in vaccine doses in 2020. Forty percent … Continued
By a proclamation from Gov. Tate Reeves, Mississippi recognizes today as Arbor Day. “Nationally, Arbor Day is recognized in April,” said Mississippi Forestry Commission (MFC) state forester, Russell Bozeman. “However, we celebrate Arbor Day in Mississippi on the second Friday … Continued
Here’s a look at your statewide forecast: To the north, mostly cloudy with a slight chance of light rain and light freezing rain. Highs in the upper 30’s. Wind chill readings from 14 to 19. Cloudy tonight with a chance … Continued
One week from today, Mississippi State’s 2021 baseball season will get underway. Who will take the field in Arlington for the Diamond Dawgs? Brian Hadad and Joel Coleman discuss their early predictions for opening day. WOPodcastPlayer({ “playerElementId”: “wo-podcast-player-3814643”, “feed”: { … Continued
With action taken by the House of Representatives today, Mississippi is one step closer to becoming the seventh state to enact legislation that would allow student-athletes to profit from their name, image and likeness. While Congress and the NCAA each … Continued
The Dixie National Rodeo is kicking off this week with “probably the best entertainment lineup we’ve had in 30 years,” and Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson joined Thursday’s episode of The JT Show to talk all about it. Check out … Continued