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JACKSON, Miss. – Due to hazardous conditions caused by the ice storm, the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is adjusting operations for county health departments across the state. The safety of our staff and the public remains our top priority. We continue to closely monitor weather and roadway conditions, and operational decisions may change as conditions evolve.
Please note: This is an ongoing situation, and information is subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, continue to monitor the MSDH website and official social media channels.
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The Mississippi Department of Human Services is expected to explore a funding model advocates for months have proposed as a solution to the state’s child care crisis, agency director Bob Anderson announced during a Senate Public Health Committee meeting Wednesday.
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Tougaloo College in Jackson, Miss., Tuesday, July 19, 2023. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today
The college is expected to name its next leader in March. Current President Donzell Lee will complete his term in June.
Tougaloo College has named three finalists in its search for a new president. Donzell Lee, the current president, will complete his term in June.
The finalists are:
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HB 1284 would reduce the current 15 community and junior college districts down to 12 by July 2027.
State Rep. Trey Lamar (R), chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee in Mississippi, has filed legislation that would consolidate a number of community colleges, reducing the current 15 community and junior college districts down to 12.
Lamar’s legislation, HB 1284, would consolidate the following community colleges:
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U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith, who has also been endorsed by President Donald Trump, is facing newcomer Sarah Adlakha in the March 10 Republican Primary.
U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith picked up a slew of endorsements this week from fellow Republicans across Mississippi supporting her re-election bid.
Hyde-Smith campaign manager Jake Monssen said the vast support shown for the Senator “is a strong demonstration of the trust our elected leaders have in her effectiveness in Washington.”
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A successful hygge begins with setting the proper vibe in your home. Afterall, it is your sanctuary – the place where you will relax and unwind.
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Below is an opinion column by Russ Latino:
Public-to-public transfers, sometimes called open enrollment or portability, are not robustly used. The policy is not a panacea. It can be a lifeline for hardship, though.
Forty-six (46) states, plus the District of Columbia, allow a student to transfer from the public school they are assigned to into another public school. Mississippi is among them.
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The Legislature is considering ways to integrate social safety nets and workforce development in a manner that moves people off of welfare and into a sustainable job.
The importance of work on the psyche and society as a whole was a topic of discussion during Empower Mississippi’s fifth annual Solutions Summit this week.
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According to Ag Commissioner Andy Gipson, foreign interests own over 1 million acres of land in Mississippi, representing 4.5% of all privately held agricultural land in the state.
Mississippi Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson (R) is praising the decision by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to create an online website to streamline reporting requirements for foreign persons purchasing farmland in the U.S.
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The Tallahatchie County Safe Room in Charleston is pictured April 13, 2022. (Sun-Sentinel file photo by Clay McFerrin)
The Tallahatchie County Safe Room will be open to the public beginning about 3 Friday afternoon, a few hours before Winter Storm Fern is forecast to begin unleashing wintry precipitation.
The county and much of North Mississippi is under an Ice Storm Warning from 6 p.m. Friday until 6 p.m. Sunday.
By Clay McFerrin - Editor and Publisher, Charleston Sun-Sentinel on
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JACKSON – On Thursday, the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) began operations to treat roadways in Mississippi ahead of Winter Storm Fern, which will move into the state starting Friday.
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JACKSON — In anticipation of subfreezing temperatures and icy precipitation throughout much of the state this weekend, the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is cautioning residents to take steps now to ensure safety later. Freezing temps, snow/ice, and loss of power or water present hazards to your health, food and safety. Here’s what you need to know:
Stay safe from carbon monoxide poisoning
By Greg Flynn - Mississippi State Department of Health on
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A few tips are offered to help residents prepare for the coming winter weather:
· Charge a mobile phone and other electronic devices to full battery in advance of the storm in case power goes out.
· Stock the home with extra batteries for flashlights and battery-powered devices, such as a portable radio.
· Invest in a car charger to charge devices if the power is out for some time.
· Keep a supply of canned or boxed nonperishable items, as well as convenience foods that do not need to be cooked, like granola bars.
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Snow and ice are visible on Main Street in Charleston on March 5, 2015, after a winter storm hit the area. (Sun-Sentinel file photo by Clay McFerrin, Copyright 2026, Emmerich Newspapers Inc.)
An Ice Storm Warning has been issued for Tallahatchie and 18 other counties in North Mississippi from 6 p.m. Friday until 6 p.m. Sunday.
In an alert, the National Weather Service in Memphis said "significant icing" is expected, with total snow and sleet accumulations between 1 and 3 inches and ice accumulations between one-half and 1 inch.
NWS said to expect power outages that last more than a day — long power outages are possible — and extensive tree damage due to the ice.
Travel could be impossible and should be restricted to emergencies only.
By Clay McFerrin - Editor and Publisher, Charleston Sun-Sentinel on
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The Senate convened the 2026 regular legislative session on Tuesday, Jan. 6.
On Wednesday, Jan. 7, the Senate committed to a historic $500 million stabilizing infusion to the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) with the passage of Senate Bill 2004, the Mississippi PERS Stability Act. It also dedicates an annual $50 million appropriation to PERS through 2036.
By Sarita Simmons - State Senator, District 13 on
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There are several species of whales found in the Gulf of America. The two most sighted are: the killer whale (orca) and the sperm whale.
In the summer of 2008, four large pods (schools or herds) of killer whales were spotted approximately 125 miles southeast of Pasca-goula, Mississippi, by a group of people aboard the Shady Lady Charter Boat. While any sighting of a killer whale is rare, it is even more unusual that several groups of them would be spotted at one time.
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Teachers, parents, grandparents and all others who interact with students, begin now to get your K-12 students ready to enter the 2026 Fish Art and Essay Competition sponsored by the Mississippi Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks and the Marine Foundation. The host site for the competition is the Bob Tyler Fish Hatchery Visitor Education Center.
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