by Devna Bose, Mississippi Today March 28, 2023 At the beginning of the 2023 legislative session, Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann announced a plan to save Mississippi’s failing rural hospitals. The first-term Senate leader proposed a hodgepodge of grants and programs...
by Devna Bose, Mississippi Today March 28, 2023 Mississippi hospital leaders have been begging for help for months, and the Legislature has answered the call — though some advocates and lawmakers say it’s not nearly enough. Both chambers on Tuesday approved a $103.7...
Victims of severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes in Mississippi from March 24, 2023, to March 25, 2023, now have until July 31, 2023, to file various individual and business tax returns and make tax payments, the Internal Revenue Service announced today....
Posted in Mississippi Attractions by Jennifer Unlike many of the hikes found farther west, the Magnolia State is a bit of a hidden gem when it comes to scenic treks through nature. But all bias aside, with expansive views, lush landscapes, abundant wildlife, and...
Cal-Maine Foods, Inc., the nation’s largest producer and marketer of shell eggs, donated 129,600 eggs to the Mississippi Food Network. The donation will be made to help food insecure families in Mississippi. Egg farmers across America are teaming up to feed families...
by Adam Ganucheau, Mississippi Today March 29, 2023 President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden will visit Rolling Fork on Friday following last week’s devastating tornado, according to a White House statement. Tornadoes ripped through Mississippi on March 24,...
by Geoff Pender and Bobby Harrison, Mississippi Today March 27, 2023 The Senate on Monday, at Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann’s request, voted to revive a measure it killed last week that would restore voters’ right to sidestep the Legislature and put issues on a...
Posted in Mississippi Attractions, Small Towns by Daniella DiRienzo Known as “the most southern place on earth,” it should come as no surprise that Mississippi’s Delta region is home to the charming town of Greenwood. The river town is filled with historic sites,...
by Adam Ganucheau, Mississippi Today March 27, 2023 Tornadoes ripping through Mississippi Friday night left at least 21 dead, dozens injured and a trail of destruction throughout the Delta and into the state’s northern region. Photo gallery: Tornadoes devastate...
As a boy, Anthony Thaxton’s passion for storytelling was ignited by a sprawling, action-packed summer blockbuster. “Raiders of the Lost Ark,” directed by Steven Spielberg, captivated the future Mississippi College honors graduate and Southeast Emmy Award-winning...
If you live in Carroll, Humphreys, Monroe or Sharkey counties and were affected by the March 24-25 tornadoes, FEMA may be able to help with temporary lodging expenses, basic home repairs or other essential disaster-related needs that are not covered by insurance....
by Rick Cleveland, Mississippi Today March 28, 2023 This is what remains of the Amory High baseball park, home of the 2022 state champs, after last Friday night’s tornado. (Rick Cleveland) The defending baseball state champion Amory Panthers, off to a...
Tim Bennett of the Hank Aaron Sports Academy located in Jackson, Mississippi along with Kay Horne, the daughter of Rossell Horne, Owner of the Negro League Biloxi Dodgers are overjoyed to announce that an agreement has been reached to use the name Biloxi Dodgers in...
Due to recent tornado damage, the Sharkey Issaquena Community Hospital (SICH) in conjunction with the University of Mississippi Medical Center, Mississippi State Department of Health, the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency and Pafford EMS, will be setting up all...
Registration is continuing at Itawamba Community College for orientation sessions for students who plan to enroll for the 2023 fall semester. 2023 high school graduates are required to participate in one of the sessions, which are scheduled for the Fulton Campus –...
Long Beach School District’s Carly Parker recently won a Leo W. Seal Innovative Teacher Grant for her project “The Problem Solver’s Friend”. With the desire to create a more student-centered classroom that operates with collaboration, project-based learning, and...
You’ve lived long enough to have heard a bunch of tired cliches and old sayings, I know. One of Andy’s favorites from an old friend is this; “Better hold your holt.” His meaning? Hold your holt…holding on for dear life to your faith in God. No matter what you are...
IHL names Daniel J. Ennis next president of Delta State by Molly Minta, Mississippi Today March 28, 2023 The Institutions of Higher Learning Board of Trustees has selected a new president of Delta State University following a nationwide search. . Daniel J. Ennis will...
The Internationally recognized and admired Jackson State “Sonic Boom” band directed by Dr. Roderick Little will perform at the inaugural Colombean Coffee Hank Aaron Tribute Game on April 5th at Trustmark Park in Pearl, MS. where the Mississippi Braves will...
By Kara Kimbrough I’ve been dreaming about strawberries lately. It all started when I saw a display table pilled high with “Louisiana strawberries” in the market section of Shady Acres. Located just south of Seminary of U.S. 49 Highway 49, Shady Acres is a sprawling...
