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Several northeast Mississippi counties still under burn bans
TUPELO, Miss. (WTVA) – Several north Mississippi counties are still under burn bans. Lowndes and Union counties each have burn bans that take effect September 1. Tippah, Prentiss, Marshall, Monroe, Lee, Alcorn, Clay, Montgomery, Carroll, Noxubee, and Winston counties are already under a burn ban. Open this link to...
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 […]
Latest lawsuit continues long trend of fighting efforts to improve Mississippi voter access
It should not be a surprise that the entire Mississippi Election Commission, made up of Gov. Tate Reeves, Attorney General Lynn Fitch and Secretary of State Michael Watson, have joined a lawsuit trying to stop federal agencies from working to improve access to voting. After all, Mississippi politicians have a...
The importance of overdose awareness in Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – As Saturday marks International Overdose Awareness Day, it serves as a stark reminder of the deadly impact of drug abuse across Mississippi. Every August 31, the day highlights the devastating impact of drug overdoses and honors the memory of those who have lost their lives to them across the world. It also aims to reduce the stigma […]
Dove season opener could be a wet one
BROOKHAVEN — Forecasts are looking a little more favorable for the opening day of dove season in Mississippi. Lincoln County has a 40 percent chance of rain Sunday which is an improvement from the 70 percent and 60 percent outlook earlier this week. A good bit of rain fell Saturday morning in parts of Lincoln […] The post Dove season opener could be a wet one appeared first on Daily Leader.
Recreational fishing season opening for Greater Amberjack
BILOXI, Miss. – Officials with the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources announced that the recreational fishing season for Greater Amberjack will open in Mississippi territorial waters. The season begins on September 1, 2024, at 12:01 a.m. local time. The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources is dedicated to enhancing, protecting...
Mississippi woman arrested after officials find $75,000 worth of marijuana in vehicle on I-55
KENTWOOD - Detectives arrested a Mississippi woman on multiple drug charges after officials found 50 pounds of marijuana in her vehicle on Interstate 55 in the Kentwood area. Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office said Narcotics Detectives were conducting proactive drug enforcement along I-55 near Kentwood when they saw a vehicle traveling slowly in the left lane holding up traffic.
Mississippi Coast hotels gear up ahead of Labor Day traffic
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WLOX) - Hotels are staffed up in preparation for a high number of guests this holiday weekend. Some hotels say they are expecting to be fully booked and sold out of rooms. Many locations are preparing special events to kick of the holiday weekend. With Labor Day...
Insurance Commissioner Chaney pushing for his job to be appointed, not elected
By Bobby Harrison Mississippi Today Longtime Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney confirmed Wednesday he has met with legislative leadership about making his position appointed instead of elected. Chaney, R-Vicksburg, who was first elected to the statewide post in 2007, said he has come to the conclusion that a person who is appointed “can do a better […]
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