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Mississippi State launches public survey on black bears
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Many Mississippi landowners and hunters will receive black bear surveys this week from Mississippi State University (MSU) researchers. Sharp Professor of Human Dimensions Kevin Hunt in the MSU Forest and Wildlife Research Center, in collaboration with the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks (MDWFP), is conducting the surveys to better […]
As heat rises, inmates and staff swelter in Mississippi’s prisons
As of Friday, five of the six locations where Mississippi’s prisons are located are under a National Weather Service heat advisory. And the Mississippi Department of Corrections has no clear timeline as to when it will install air conditioning to bring relief to inmates and staff. “We are continuing...
Positive samples of West Nile virus increase
BROOKHAVEN — Mississippi Department of Health reported a mosquito sample in Lincoln County came back positive for West Nile Virus last week. It is important to note the figure is not a positive case of West Nile and there are no new positive samples this week. One Rankin County resident has a positive case of […] The post Positive samples of West Nile virus increase appeared first on Daily Leader.
CDC: Mississippi has highest Alzheimer’s death rate in US
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – In the wake of recent advancements in Alzheimer’s research, data reveals the deadly impact of the disease in Mississippi. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 120,122 people died from Alzheimer’s nationally in 2022, the year with the latest numbers. In Mississippi, 1,679 people died from the most […]
8 Civil War sites to visit in Mississippi
VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) – History buffs travel from far and wide to visit the Civil War battlefields and buildings in Mississippi that have been turned into historical sites. Mississippi joined the Union in 1817, and was the second southern state to declare its secession in 1861. The Confederacy lost the war in 1865. During the Civil […]
Bugs, fungus affecting Mississippi’s oak trees
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Officials with the Mississippi Forestry Commission (MFC) said oak trees in Central Mississippi are being threatened. According to the MFC, there has been a significant outbreak of variable oak leaf caterpillar, as well as the presence of hypoxylon canker, which is a fungus that negatively affects growth and can eventually lead […]
Mississippi CPS in need of more foster parents
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) – Officials with the Mississippi Department of Child Protective Services (CPS) said they’re in urgent need of more foster parents. According to CPS, there are around 4,000 in state custody, but there are only 2,000 licenses foster homes in Mississippi. Roy Logan, a foster home recruiter, said the biggest challenge is finding […]
Hosemann: Study confirms PERS ’13th check’ for Mississippi retirees protected
An analysis paid for by the Legislature reaffirms the position that the yearly cost of living adjustment — often referred to as the 13th check — that retirees in the state pension system receive cannot be reduced or taken away, Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann said. Hosemann’s office refused...
Some Mississippi legislative districts dilute Black voting power and must be redrawn, judges say
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Three federal judges are telling Mississippi to redraw some of its legislative districts, saying the current ones dilute the power of Black voters in three parts of the state. The judges issued their order Tuesday night in a lawsuit filed in 2022 by the Mississippi...
Photo Gallery: Environmental coverage across Mississippi
As photojournalists, we travel across the state, capturing moments that resonate beyond pixels and frames. From the Delta to the Gulf Coast, we bear witness to the environmental issues shaping the lives of Mississippians firsthand. These images document the impact of climate change, pollution, and natural disasters on local communities. Traveling to the heart of these stories is integral to Mississippi Today’s commitment to honest and impactful reporting, ensuring that the voices and experiences of those affected are vividly portrayed.
MDOT will limit construction for Fourth of July holiday
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – With Independence Day approaching, the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) is urging holiday travelers to make smart choices and prioritize safety by not drinking and driving. The Fourth of July has long had the reputation of being one of the deadliest holidays of the year due to drunk driving-related crashes. According […]
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