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Mississippi crews to assist with fire in Washington state
PEARL, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi Forestry Commission (MFC) deployed a 20-person Type 2 Initial Attack Hand Crew to assist with wildfire suppression efforts on the Cougar Creek Fire in southeast Washington state. Officials said the crew names will be released upon their safe return to Mississippi in approximately two weeks. The fire currently spans 8,271 […]
Dry June may limit Mississippi’s corn crop potential
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WJTV) – Yield quality for Mississippi’s corn crop this year will largely hinge on which fields were irrigated and which ones were dry land, according to researchers at the Mississippi State University (MSU) Extension Service. “Corn crop condition varies considerably depending on whether it is grown in fields with supplemental irrigation or not,” […]
Two appointed to Commission on Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Officials with the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) announced that Gov. Tate Reeves (R-Miss.) made two appointments to the Commission on Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks. Reeves appointed Colin Maloney, of Tupelo, who would represent the 1st Congressional District, and Todd Hairston, of Gulfport, who would represent the 5th Congressional District. […]
Alabama woman becomes Mississippi’s first female Episcopal bishop
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The new bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Mississippi is being formally installed Saturday, and she is first woman and first Black person to hold the post. The Rev. Dorothy Sanders Wells was elected bishop in February and has been in the leadership role since May. She is being ordained and […]
Gluckstadt Board of Aldermen holds public hearing, considers rezoning for Megadome. See when
The Gluckstadt Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing Tuesday evening as the department considers a petition to rezone land from residential to commercial for the use of the Gluckstadt Megadome. The Gluckstadt Megadome, a travel sports facility, has been in the works for several months. The project is spearheaded by 828 Sports Ventures. Plans include several indoor and outdoor courts as well as a hotel and restaurant. ...
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 under the Affordable Care Act are, according to a new analysis, stuck in a health care limbo known as a “coverage gap.” That means they earn too much money to receive Medicaid but not enough to qualify for […] The post In the 10 states that didn’t expand Medicaid, 1.6M can’t afford health insurance appeared first on Alabama Reflector.
Awards and Honors, RNGD, Fidelity Bank and More
NEW ORLEANS — RNGD, a construction services provider, has earned recognition as the 2024 Engineering News-Record Texas & Louisiana Contractor of the Year. This honor reflects the company’s revenue growth and high-profile projects. RNGD said it achieved a 26% increase in 2023 revenue, reporting $241 million within the...
Mississippi Insight for July 21, 2024: From Chaos to Convention
GOP strategist Austin Barbour and 12 News Senior Political Correspondent Richard Lake join host Byron Brown in recapping the assassination attempt against former Pres. Donald Trump, his formal nomination at the RNC, and his choice of J.D. Vance as the Republican vice presidential nominee.
Monday is Mississippi’s worst night for sleep: report
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – For those looking to get some shuteye in Mississippi, a recent sleep study shows that Monday is the worst night to sleep statewide. Medical professionals often warn that heat and humidity negatively impact sleep cycles and often cause low-quality rest. Early Bird, part of bedding brand Amerisleep, analyzed decades of weather data […]
Podcast: Senate Elections chairman says the public wants early voting
Senate Elections Chairman Jeremy England tells Mississippi Today’s Geoff Pender and Taylor Vance that he plans again in the 2025 legislative session to push for in-person early voting and for campaign finance reform — measures he introduced this year that were unsuccessful. listen to more episodes. by Bobby...
Mississippi 11-month-old rescued after being found unresponsive on Florida beach
A Mississippi family’s visit to a Florida beach turned into a nightmare when they found their baby unresponsive in the water. WJHG News in Panama City, Florida, reports that an 11-month-old baby was rescued after a family found the child face down in the water Friday evening. Emergency officials...
Best Mississippi receivers in 2024 MHSAA, MAIS seasons? See our ranking
Ranging from wide receiver to tight end, here are the top MHSAA and MAIS receivers returning for the fall ahead of the start of the 2024 high school football season. MAIS games begin Aug. 16, and MHSAA games follow Aug. 23. Players are listed in alphabetical order. Best Mississippi high school football receivers for 2024 MHSAA,...
Report: Mississippi ranks worst in overall women's health care
Mississippi ranks last in the nation in women’s health and reproductive care outcomes, according to a 2024 scorecard released Thursday by the Commonwealth Fund, a nonpartisan foundation focused on health care policy. According to the 2024 report, Mississippi ranked 51 out of 51 in overall health care performance, 43 out of 51 in...
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