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CITY EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM: Use of Technology Aimed at Safety
Whether you live along the water in Ocean Springs or in the middle of the Gulf Coast, there are few things more terrifying than really, really bad weather. Ask any local resident if they ever experienced a hurricane such as Katrina in 2005 or Sandy in 2012. They will bear witness of a storm's destructive and deadly fury.
Dark Horse Cannabis moving headquarters to Rogers
ROGERS, Ark. — Dark Horse Cannabis — a regional cannabis manufacturer and retailer for Missouri, Arkansas, and Mississippi — is moving its headquarters from Little Rock to Rogers starting Aug. 1, 2024. "This relocation to Northwest Arkansas marks a significant milestone for Dark Horse Cannabis," CEO Casey...
In the states that didn’t expand Medicaid, 1.6M can’t afford health insurance
The majority of residents in this coverage gap are people of color, an analysis found. 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 financial help to purchase their own plan on the marketplace.
The Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony getting back lash from viewers and companies in Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. — Mississippians responded to the Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony. The ceremony not only received backlash from viewers but also from local companies such as C Spire. The technology company took to social media to announce that it is pulling its advertising from the Olympics because it feels...
Former Hattiesburg High girls basketball standout remembered
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) -Hugs, tears and pictures were all a part of a Thursday night balloon release at Hattiesburg High School in memory of Jazmin Boyd. Her family said the former Lady Tigers basketball star nicknamed “Paso” who went on to a standout career at Grambling State University, died on July 19 from injuries sustained in a car accident in Ruston, Louisiana.
Tupelo officials decide against public camping ordinance
TUPELO — Last month, the highest court in the land ruled that the City of Grants Pass, Oregon, did not violate the constitution with its ordinance that outlawed camping on public property, a move tailored toward dismantling homeless encampments they believed were a problem. To advocates and city officials, this ruling has significant implications for the rest of the country. While the ...
St. Aloysius Junior High softball team won two games over the weekend
St. Aloysius Junior High softball team blew out Carroll Academy twice over the weekend. In game one, the Lady Flashes won 10-4. Bella Barnett led things at the plate with two hits and three RBIs while Madelyn Kavanaugh nailed two hits as well. Presley Carr(1 RBI), Addie G. Clay, Lynlee McMillin, Analeigh Herring, and Addy Lyons(2 RBIs) all had one hit. Scarlett Couch, Libby Usry, and Madison Connely each had an RBI.
Body found in impound lot confirmed to be 20-year-old missing man from Horn Lake
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) -The Memphis Police Department has confirmed that the body found in an impound lot was that of 20-year-old Jaderious Webb. On July 20, around 4 a.m., firefighters were called to put out a car engulfed in flames. It was later confirmed by the Horn Lake Police Department...
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