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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,” […]
Mississippi’s public school system among country’s worst: report
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Mississippi made significant progress in education over the last decade, but a recent report shows that the state should not rest on its laurels. Education nationwide and in Mississippi has significantly changed over the last few years. Still, a recent WalletHub report grades Mississippi low among its national peers for its public […]
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 […]
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. […]
History made Saturday when Mississippi Episcopal Diocese installs first Black woman as leader
Episcopalians in the Magnolia State and across the globe celebrated a historic moment Saturday when the Mississippi Diocese of the Episcopal Church ordained the Rev. Dr. Dorothy Sanders Wells as the first woman and first Black bishop for the group’s 17,600 members in 87 congregations. The Most Rev. Michael...
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.
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