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More than 50 Hattiesburg residents come out Leaf River litter cleanup
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - Saturday was cleanup day in the Hub City. Dozens of folks were out and about doing their part to keep the Leaf River and surrounding areas free of trash and debris. “Water bottles, cans, paper,” volunteer Cierra Boddie said. “We have seen a lot.”
In the 10 states that didn’t expand Medicaid, 1.6M can’t afford health insurance
Nearly 1 of every 5 uninsured working-age adults across the 10 states that have not expanded Medicaid eligibility are stuck in a health care limbo known as a “coverage gap,” according to a new analysis. That means they earn too much money to receive Medicaid but not enough to qualify for financial help to purchase […] The post In the 10 states that didn’t expand Medicaid, 1.6M can’t afford health insurance appeared first on SC Daily Gazette.
Counties with the worst droughts in Mississippi
About one-fifth of the continental United States is currently experiencing moderate to exceptional drought, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. Storms during this past winter brought heavy (in some areas, record-setting) rainfall and flooding to California, offering the state an expected two-year reprieve from widespread droughts that covered nearly 100% of the state from 2020 […]
Fire work continues in summer
BUDE — Conditions from late June to September are usually not conducive to prescribed fires. Temperatures are hot, humidity is often high, fuel is green and low winds make it hard for fire to carry. Homochitto National Forest Fire Management Officer Trey Bolt said they spend the dog days of summer carrying out other work. […] The post Fire work continues in summer appeared first on Daily Leader.
New School Funding Formula for Mississippi K-12 Schools
JACKSON, Miss. – Starting July 1, Mississippi’s K-12 public education system began using a new funding formula for schools. This new formula replaces the Mississippi Adequate Education Program (MAEP). It aims to ensure that school districts in the most need receive additional funding. The Mississippi Student Funding Formula...
Taylor's Monday Midday First Alert Forecast
Scattered showers and storms will be possible again today, mainly this afternoon. Some of us may see heavy rain and frequent lightning, but others of us won’t see much rain. High temperatures will be in the upper 80s. A few showers may linger this evening. Temperatures will drop into the mid to upper 70s by Tuesday morning. We'll be in this rainy pattern for a bit longer. Here's the latest forecast.
Aberdeen teen arrested for reportedly fleeing Amory police
AMORY, Miss. (WCBI) – An Aberdeen teenager was arrested after allegedly running away from police. Amory police arrested 18-year-old Anthony Joaquinn Orr and charged him with felony fleeing and eluding in a motor vehicle. Orr’s bond was set at $10,000 by Monroe County Justice Court Judge Brandon Davis.
MSU Supplemental Instruction gains reaccreditation, helps students succeed in challenging courses
STARKVILLE, Miss.—A Mississippi State program that helps students achieve classroom success is receiving reaccreditation for a three-year period. One of less than 65 accredited Supplemental Instruction programs in the U.S., one of four in the Southeastern Conference and the only one in Mississippi, MSU’s SI program is free for students and designed to increase academic success in course students may find challenging. It is directed by MSU’s Center for Academic Excellence.
100 Day Bulldog Countdown: 40 Days – No. 40, Jr. LB Nic Mitchell
Jeff Lebby’s era of Mississippi State football has arrived. The Bulldogs are on their third coach in as many years as Mike Leach’s tragic passing opened the door for defensive coordinator Zach Arnett’s debut as head coach last year. That experiment failed before the year even ended for State and now it’s Lebby’s turn to take the wheel.
Monday’s Dawg Biscuits: Updates on 2025 prospects Davian Jackson, Jamarion Davis-Fleming and Christian Jeffery
Step inside for the latest on several 2025 and 2026 prospects on Mississippi State’s radar in football and basketball along with team news: First Biscuit – Starting the day with football recruiting and as you know, Mississippi State will have its final recruiting event of the summer later this week on Thursday with the annual […] The post Monday’s Dawg Biscuits: Updates on 2025 prospects Davian Jackson, Jamarion Davis-Fleming and Christian Jeffery appeared first on On3.
‘Star chamber’: Joint motion seeks to seal Tim Herrington’s capital murder case
A joint effort to seal filings in the case against a former Ole Miss student accused of slaying Jimmie “Jay” Lee is very unusual, a legal expert told Mississippi Today. The petition states that due to “significant” media coverage, the only way Sheldon Timothy Herrington Jr.’s right to a fair trial will be secured is if the judge agrees to seal all pretrial documents, including docket entries, motions, exhibits, subpoenas and notices. It was first reported by the Oxford Eagle.
How Jeff Lebby sees Mississippi State football running back competition before preseason practice
New Mississippi State football coach Jeff Lebby said he's still looking for a lead running back to assert himself from a group of contenders. The Bulldogs will use more than one back, Lebby indicated at SEC Media Days last week. But when asked about the most significant remaining questions for his roster with preseason practice looming, Lebby pointed toward the top of his running back depth chart. ...
Barr-Mira Nominated For Allstate’s AFCA Good Works Team
STARKVILLE – Mississippi State football's Nick Barr-Mira has been nominated for the 2024 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team. Barr-Mira is one of 111 FBS student-athletes nominated for the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team. To be considered for a spot on the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team, each player must be actively involved with a charitable organization or service group while maintaining strong academic standing.
Counting down to Mississippi State 2024 Kickoff: 42 Days
42 as in… the jersey born by Reggie Stewart when he led the whole nation in tackles for the 1990 regular season. In the eleven games those Bulldogs played the senior linebacker was credited with an even 100 solo tackles and 79 more assists, giving him that best-in-NCAA total of 179 stops.
Alcorn County shooting suspect captured
CORINTH, Miss. (WTVA) — The search continues for a shooting suspect in Alcorn County. Alcorn County sheriff’s deputies searched for Daniel Yates through the night, the Alcorn County Sheriff’s Office announced on Monday morning, July 22. However, the search yielded no arrest. He’s accused of shooting at...
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