Mississippi SNAP beneficiaries to see 25% increase in October
Starting in October, Mississippians enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will see a 25% increase in their pre-pandemic benefit levels. The newly announced increase is due to cost…
Over $1.8 million in grants awarded for fire safety projects in MS
More than $1.8 million in grants has been awarded for eight fire safety improvement projects in Mississippi. U.S. Senators Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith announced the Assistance to Firefighters Grants…
What to do if you lose your proof of vaccination card
Some entities now require proof of COVID-19 vaccination, so what should you do if you misplace your vaccination card? The Mississippi State Department of Health does not provide replacement vaccination…
MSDH expands monoclonal antibody treatment availability, UMMC opens clinic
Photo courtesy of UMMC This morning, the Mississippi State Department of Health announced a new policy aimed at increasing the availability of a treatment that has been shown to reduce…
Woman charged with stealing money from student meal program
The executive director of a nonprofit working alongside the Mississippi Department of Education to feed students in need during the summer months has been indicted on fraud charges. Announced by…
Number of COVID cases can indicate coming hospitalizations
The number of COVID cases reported each day across Mississippi can be an indicator of hospitalizations to come. Dr. LouAnn Woodward at UMMC told SuperTalk Mississippi this morning that in the early…
Smith County 8th grader reportedly dies from COVID-19
Photo courtesy of Raleigh High School Lion Pride Band An 8th grader in Smith County has reportedly died from COVID-19. The Smith County Reformer has identified the student as 13-year-old…
Former Pascagoula City Councilman passes away from COVID
Friends and family are sharing memories of former Pascagoula City Councilman Joe Abston on their social media pages. The 51 year old passed away Sunday after over a week in…
Samaritan’s Purse setting up field hospital at UMMC
Photo Courtesy of Samaritan's Purse As Mississippi hospitals struggle with rising admissions and limited resources, a nonprofit organization is bringing a field hospital to the parking garage of the University…
