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All counties are underserved in adult day services, Ole Miss researchers find.
Some 80% of Mississippi counties have no adult day service centers, and even counties that do have centers cannot meet the needs of people with dementia and their caregivers, a new University of Mississippi-led study indicates.
This shortage leaves thousands of people with dementia – and their caregivers – without daily support.
By Magnolia Tribune Staff on
1 month 3 weeks ago
All counties are underserved in adult day services, Ole Miss researchers find.
Some 80% of Mississippi counties have no adult day service centers, and even counties that do have centers cannot meet the needs of people with dementia and their caregivers, a new University of Mississippi-led study indicates.
This shortage leaves thousands of people with dementia – and their caregivers – without daily support.
By Magnolia Tribune Staff on
1 month 3 weeks ago
All counties are underserved in adult day services, Ole Miss researchers find.
Some 80% of Mississippi counties have no adult day service centers, and even counties that do have centers cannot meet the needs of people with dementia and their caregivers, a new University of Mississippi-led study indicates.
This shortage leaves thousands of people with dementia – and their caregivers – without daily support.
By Magnolia Tribune Staff on
1 month 3 weeks ago
With two months remaining in the current fiscal year, Mississippi revenues are exceeding legislative estimates by $184.6 million through April.
A new report from the Legislative Budget Office on Monday shows total revenue collections in Mississippi for the month of April came in at $64.6 million, or 6.38% above estimates.
The LBO report also showed that the State of Mississippi has taken in $184.6 million, or 2.98%
more this fiscal year than estimated, with two months remaining in the 2026 Fiscal Year.
By Frank Corder - Magnolia Tribune on
1 month 3 weeks ago
With two months remaining in the current fiscal year, Mississippi revenues are exceeding legislative estimates by $184.6 million through April.
A new report from the Legislative Budget Office on Monday shows total revenue collections in Mississippi for the month of April came in at $64.6 million, or 6.38% above estimates.
The LBO report also showed that the State of Mississippi has taken in $184.6 million, or 2.98%
more this fiscal year than estimated, with two months remaining in the 2026 Fiscal Year.
By Frank Corder - Magnolia Tribune on
1 month 3 weeks ago
With two months remaining in the current fiscal year, Mississippi revenues are exceeding legislative estimates by $184.6 million through April.
A new report from the Legislative Budget Office on Monday shows total revenue collections in Mississippi for the month of April came in at $64.6 million, or 6.38% above estimates.
The LBO report also showed that the State of Mississippi has taken in $184.6 million, or 2.98%
more this fiscal year than estimated, with two months remaining in the 2026 Fiscal Year.
By Frank Corder - Magnolia Tribune on
1 month 3 weeks ago
Below is a political opinion column by Russ Latino:
The White House wants state lawmakers to axe Bennie Thompson from Congress, but the path to accomplish that task between now and November is unclear.
By Russ Latino - Magnolia Tribune on
1 month 3 weeks ago
Below is a political opinion column by Russ Latino:
The White House wants state lawmakers to axe Bennie Thompson from Congress, but the path to accomplish that task between now and November is unclear.
By Russ Latino - Magnolia Tribune on
1 month 3 weeks ago
Below is a political opinion column by Russ Latino:
The White House wants state lawmakers to axe Bennie Thompson from Congress, but the path to accomplish that task between now and November is unclear.
By Russ Latino - Magnolia Tribune on
1 month 3 weeks ago
Important state and national stories, market and business news, sports and entertainment, delivered in quick-hit fashion
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Important state and national stories, market and business news, sports and entertainment, delivered in quick-hit fashion
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Mississippi has spent a lot of time in recent years reducing its income tax, to the point of eliminating it during the next decade if the state economy and the state budget cooperate.
Advocates contend this will make Mississippi more competitive with other states, specifically Texas, Florida and Tennessee, that do not tax their residents’ income, and would give more people an incentive to consider living here.
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Mississippi has spent a lot of time in recent years reducing its income tax, to the point of eliminating it during the next decade if the state economy and the state budget cooperate.
Advocates contend this will make Mississippi more competitive with other states, specifically Texas, Florida and Tennessee, that do not tax their residents’ income, and would give more people an incentive to consider living here.
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1 month 3 weeks ago
The Attala County Coliseum will host Disaster Survivor Assistance Teams from the Federal Emergency Management Administration and the Small Business Administration Monday through Saturday, May 5-9. From 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. through Friday and 8 a.m. until Noon Saturday.
The assistance will be aimed at victims of the January ice storm, offering possibilities of individual assistance.
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1 month 3 weeks ago
CHARLESTON — Barbara J. Workman, age 86, passed away Wednesday, April 29.
She was a retired executive assistant for the Deputy Assistant Secretar of Defense, Nuclear Matters.
A graveside service was held 2 p.m. Sunday, May 3, at Bethel Cemetery. Womble Funeral Home had charge of arrangements.
She is survived by her daughter, Sherry Sturrock of Hedgesvile, West Virginia; her son, Robert Workman of Knoxville, Tenn.; three grandchildren, and 10 grest-grandchildren.
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1 month 3 weeks ago
CHARLESTON — Barbara J. Workman, age 86, passed away Wednesday, April 29.
She was a retired executive assistant for the Deputy Assistant Secretar of Defense, Nuclear Matters.
A graveside service was held 2 p.m. Sunday, May 3, at Bethel Cemetery. Womble Funeral Home had charge of arrangements.
She is survived by her daughter, Sherry Sturrock of Hedgesvile, West Virginia; her son, Robert Workman of Knoxville, Tenn.; three grandchildren, and 10 grest-grandchildren.
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1 month 3 weeks ago
CHARLESTON — Barbara J. Workman, age 86, passed away Wednesday, April 29.
She was a retired executive assistant for the Deputy Assistant Secretar of Defense, Nuclear Matters.
A graveside service was held 2 p.m. Sunday, May 3, at Bethel Cemetery. Womble Funeral Home had charge of arrangements.
She is survived by her daughter, Sherry Sturrock of Hedgesvile, West Virginia; her son, Robert Workman of Knoxville, Tenn.; three grandchildren, and 10 grest-grandchildren.
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1 month 3 weeks ago
Important state and national stories, market and business news, sports and entertainment, delivered in quick-hit fashion
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