TrueCare, a provider-sponsored health plan offering Medicaid services in Mississippi, has launched a new grant aimed at tackling healthcare disparities in underserved areas of the state. According to TrueCare officials, the “Community Champions” grant is designed to support grassroots organizations … Continued
On Monday, the Mississippi ACLU and others filed a federal lawsuit against four state education boards challenging the constitutionality of a recently passed bill that bars public academic institutions from including diversity, equity, and inclusion issues in their teaching. House … Continued
Sheldon Timothy Herrington, Jr., the man accused of killing former Ole Miss student Jimmie “Jay” Lee, has been granted a venue change ahead of his upcoming retrial. Lafayette County Circuit Court Judge Kelly Luther approved a motion on Monday for … Continued
33 contestants have their eyes set on a Miss Mississippi crown this week in Vicksburg. Beginning Wednesday, each participant will go through a litany of judged events, contests, and trials for the right to be the winner at the end … Continued
Mississippi’s two SEC track and field programs were well-represented in the conference’s annual awards. On Monday, officials announced that Ole Miss men’s track & field junior and three-time reigning NCAA shot put champion Tarik Robinson-O’Hagan is the 2025 SEC Outdoor … Continued
American Medical Response will soon be holding a free training academy for those aspiring to be emergency medical technicians in Mississippi. According to a news release from AMR Central Mississippi, it will soon be offering the required 10 to 12-week … Continued
Northern Mississippi Today will be sunny with a slight chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms. Highs will be in the mid-80s. Tonight will be mostly clear with lows in the lower to mid-60s. Central Mississippi Today will be mostly sunny … Continued
The University of Mississippi Medical Center is expanding its footprint with the acquisition of Merit Health Madison, the only hospital in Canton. The Jackson-based academic medical center announced Monday that its newest location will immediately begin operating as UMMC Madison. … Continued
Jeff Lebby’s first season at Mississippi State was marred by one of the most embarrassing losses in school history, a blowout defeat to Toledo that still has fans fuming months later. Can the Bulldog head man shake off that game … Continued
The University of Mississippi has released a new study that says sea cucumbers could hold the key to stopping the spread of cancer. Researchers partaking in the UM-led study found that while sea cucumbers are often considered the ocean’s janitors, … Continued