Hernando Chamber welcomes Disney travel specialist as new member
The Hernando Main Street Chamber of Commerce announced the addition of Disney travel planner Tommy Bennett as a new member.
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Citizens Police Academy tours Southaven Fire Department training center
Members of the Southaven Police Department’s Citizens Police Academy visited the Southaven Fire Department Training Center Monday night to see fire and EMS operations, the fire department said. The visit included apparatus tours and a simulated vehicle fire demonstration.
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Jackson State University narrows presidential candidates as search continues
Jackson State University officials plan to select three top candidates next week for its presidency, with a second-round interview in April. The process remains confidential due to policies and agreements.
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Mississippi lawmakers send bill to governor to ease rural hospital approval process
Legislation aims to temporarily relax state approval requirements for rural hospitals, allowing them to expand services and upgrades. The bill now heads to Gov. Tate Reeves for consideration.
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Judge Orders Temporary Halt on Medicaid Recoupments from Greenwood Leflore Hospital
A Mississippi judge has ordered a pause on Medicaid repayments to Greenwood Leflore Hospital, citing concerns that resuming payments could force the hospital to close. The hospital is seeking to negotiate a transfer or sale amid ongoing financial struggles.
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DeSoto County to host second Master Urban Homesteader Course this spring
The DeSoto County Agri-Education Center will host the second edition of the urban homesteader course, featuring hands-on activities and a field trip.
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Avid Hotel Memphis-Southaven to host Coffee with a Member networking event
Avid Hotel Memphis-Southaven will host a Coffee with a Member networking event, organizers said. Zykea Pegues and the Avid Team are sponsoring and hosting, with Coffee Central providing coffee.
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Mississippi Legislature Fails to Pass Prison Death Oversight Bill on Deadline Day
A bill aimed at increasing oversight of prison deaths in Mississippi was not brought to a vote before the legislative deadline, despite support from advocates and lawmakers. The measure would have required the release of detailed reports on unexpected inmate deaths.
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Mississippi jury for capital murder trial includes only one Black juror
Jury selection in a 2006 Mississippi capital case resulted in a predominantly white jury, despite the county’s Black population, amid allegations of racial bias in strikes.
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New SNAP Work Requirements May Limit Food Access for Older Caregivers, Experts Say
Changes to federal SNAP rules could disproportionately impact older adults caring for children, potentially increasing food insecurity among vulnerable families, according to advocates and experts.
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