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Garbage collection rate increase for county residents
In a few weeks, Lafayette County residents living outside of the city limits will see an $8 hike on their trash collection bill. The Lafayette County Board of Supervisors recently approved raising the fee from $12 a month to $20 a month. The Board has the authority to set the monthly fees for the Solid […] The post Garbage collection rate increase for county residents appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
States force drugmakers to keep selling cheaper meds under federal program
In their ongoing quest to lower prescription drug prices, some states are forcing drugmakers to continue to sell cheaper medications to thousands of pharmacies through a federal drug-discount program. Under the 32-year-old 340B program, pharmaceutical companies that participate in Medicaid must sell outpatient drugs at discounted prices to clinics, community health centers and hospitals that […]
Events happening this weekend in Mississippi: August 30-September 1
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Take some time to unwind with friends, family or yourself this weekend. Below you’ll find a list of some fun events going on this weekend (August 30-September 1) around Mississippi. Central Mississippi Food Truck Friday – Jackson – Friday Belhaven Block Party – Jackson – Friday Madison County Schools Education Foundation […]
Alumna Dr. Tonya Moore selected as 2024-2025 Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health Policy Fellow
Tonya Moore, PhD, RN, an alumna of Alcorn State University’s School of Nursing, has been selected as a 2024-2025 Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) Health Policy Fellow. This fellowship, administered by the National Academy of Medicine, honors health professionals for their outstanding accomplishments and interest in health policy. Moore,...
Future Ole Miss opponents look dangerous in Thursday night rout
Despite facing an FCS team they were expected to beat, with Vegas having them at -52.5 against the spread, Arkansas looked impressive in their week 1 victory over Arkansas-Pine Bluff. The Razorbacks scored 70 points without their defense giving up any points. Arkansas scored ten touchdowns, seven of them coming...
Biloxi drops 15 against Stone in Shrimp Bowl
The Biloxi Indians played host to Stone High for the week 1 Shrimp Bowl matchup. The Indians score a two-point conversion in their 15-0 win over the Stone Tomcats. The Stone Tomcats travel to Poplarville for their week 2 matchup while the Indians are set to host Meridian on September 6th.
PriorityOne Bank Metro Jackson Metro Jackson High School Pick’em 8-30-24
Veteran sportswriter and high school football expert Robert Wilson is doing the Priority One Bank/Mississippi Scoreboard predictions column each week during the high school football season on teams from Hinds, Madison, and Rankin County. Wilson had a 10-1 record (90.9 percent) last week and has a 14-3 record (82.4 percent) this season.
Officials dedicate Sergeant Travis S. Cooper Memorial Highway in Macon
Officials gathered Wednesday to officially dedicate a segment of U.S. Highway 45 in Macon as the “Sergeant Travis S. Cooper Memorial Highway.”. Rep. Carl Mickens joined Macon Mayor Phillip McGuire, members of Transportation Commissioner Willie Simmons’ staff and Cooper family members to unveil the new sign at the Noxubee County Courthouse.
STEPPING UP TO SERVE: Anonymous donor gives SUV to student veterans at Ole Miss
Stationed at the George Street House – headquarters of Veterans and Military Services (VMS) on the University of Mississippi campus – is a four-wheel drive, 2024 Chevrolet Suburban High Country, fully loaded and ready for local deployment. Now, when UM student-veterans need to road-trip, they’ll maneuver in style...
Father of three battling stage 4 cancer
BROOKHAVEN — A GoFundMe is raising money to help cover the costs of medical expenses for local father Chris Wallace. He is battling Stage 4 Colon Cancer-Signet Ring Cell Carcinoma. He is the father of three children and husband of Brittney Wallace. Chris became sick at the end of June and was hospitalized on June […] The post Father of three battling stage 4 cancer appeared first on Daily Leader.
Louisiana Flash Flood Watch: Heavy Rain Threatens I-10/12 Corridor
New Orleans, LA – A flood watch remains in effect for southern Louisiana as heavy rainfall continues to threaten the region. The National Weather Service issued a warning for potential flash flooding along and south of the I-10/12 corridor, extending through the weekend. According to the National Weather Service,...
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