Mississippi receives $4 million for opioid crisis
U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith announced that Mississippi has been awarded an additional $3.98 million to increase access to opioid treatments. The state will use the...
Dollar General recalls baby cough syrup
Kingston Pharma, LLC of Massena, NY is recalling its 2-fluid ounce (59 mL) bottles of DG™/health NATURALS baby Cough Syrup + Mucus” because it has...
Charges against Leland mother dropped after kids drown
Update (3/21/19): Criminal charges have been dropped for 25 year-old Jenea Payne, who was originally charged with two counts of manslaughter-culpable negligence and one count...
MDOT to temporarily close two reservoir bridges
The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) is moving forward with a project to remove two bridges on State Route 43 in Madison County. At a...
Student becomes Olive Branch officer for a day
On Monday, the Olive Branch Police Department made a Pleasant Hill Elementary School student’s dream come true. 11 year-old Ryley Foster has always wanted to...
Mississippi strives for tobacco-free kids
Kids in Mississippi are uniting against tobacco today as they join thousands of young people nationwide to mark ‘Kick Butts Day’, an annual day of...
Tips to keep in mind as spring begins
Today marks the official arrival of spring and along with enjoying warmer weather and flowering landscapes, it is time for spring cleaning and outdoor home...
‘Visit Mississippi Gulf Coast’ unveils new name
On Monday, March 11th, Visit Mississippi Gulf Coast – the tourism marketing organization for the state’s three coastal counties along the Gulf of Mexico –...
Diocese of Jackson releases names in abuse claims
Update (3/19/19): The Catholic Diocese of Jackson has issued their list of credibly accused clergy and ministers who were removed from the ministry due to an accusation...
MDOC offering pay incentive for college graduates
The Mississippi Department of Corrections is accepting applications daily for correctional officers and offering an immediate five percent increase in your starting pay if you...