The Mississippi Division of Medicaid has named Dr. Laurence Dennis, an internal medicine physician from Booneville, to serve as the agency’s Chief Medical Officer. In his new role, Dr. Dennis will be responsible for medical policy and the clinical strategy for...
The Mississippi Department of Education will host 10 regional literacy meetings beginning Sept. 12, for families of students in kindergarten through third grade. All meetings are from 6 – 7 p.m. and no registration is required. Locations include Cleveland, Columbus,...
The Mississippi Lottery is turning up the heat in the final drawing of the Summer of Fun promotion, with one lucky entrant in the Monday, Aug. 28, drawing driving away with $10,000 and a very cool 2023 Nissan Titan Pro-4x truck from Gulfport Nissan. Second prize is...
by Julia James, Mississippi Today August 24, 2023 Parents requested nearly 680 religious vaccine exemptions in the first weeks they were available in Mississippi, something health department officials said has slowed in recent weeks. In April, a federal judge ruled...
As electricity consumption continues to rise in proportion with the rising temperatures, Central District Public Service Commissioner Brent Bailey urges Mississippians to take steps to conserve energy as we continue to endure these extreme temperatures. Today, the...
Visit Mississippi won a top honor from the U.S. Travel Association for commercials highlighting the state’s culinary, arts, outdoors, and historic attractions. The state’s “Wanderers Welcome” campaign earned the 2023 Mercury Award for Broadcast...
