Sharkey Issaquena Community Hospital receives $968K in emergency grants
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has awarded a $968,200 investment in emergency rural healthcare grants to Sharkey Issaquena Community Hospital to improve healthcare facilities in small towns. This investment…
Frank Gore, Jr. absent from Sun Belt Media Days after welcoming new child
Going into Sun Belt Media Days, Southern Miss made a last-minute adjustment and pulled running back Frank Gore, Jr.’s name from its list of attendees without providing any reason as…
UnitedHealthcare donates $500K to Mississippi nonprofits
UnitedHealthcare is awarding $500,000 in Empowering Health grants to three community-based organizations in Mississippi. According to UnitedHealthcare, the allocated funding will be used to expand access to care and address…
Over 17,000 absentee ballots requested for Mississippi primary elections
With just two weeks remaining until the 2023 primary elections, over 17,000 absentee ballots have been requested in Mississippi. According to the Statewide Election Management System (SEMS), 17,128 absentee ballots…
AG’s office provides update on fight against human trafficking in Mississippi
The attorney general's office has provided an update on Mississippi's fight to stop human trafficking operations in the state. After completing a four-day human trafficking training course on the Mississippi…
North Mississippi inmate on the run after escaping during restroom break
Another Mississippi inmate is on the run after escaping the custody of authorities during a bathroom break. Kirtis Elkins was being transported from Benton County to DeSoto County on Monday…
Ribbon-cutting for new MGCCC career connection center set for Friday
The ribbon-cutting for a new career connection center at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is set for Friday. The Goodwill Career Connection Center will be located in the Student Services…
Your Mississippi forecast for Tuesday, July 25
Northern Mississippi Sunny today, with highs in the lower to mid-90s with the highest heat index readings anywhere from 100 to 103. Tonight will be mostly clear with lows in…
Escaped Simpson County inmate captured Monday evening
An inmate who escaped for the third time in 11 years has been taken back into custody. Terry Bynum, 44, was captured Monday evening near Highway 28 East in a…
