UMMC telehealth program awarded $4.25 million for five-year redesignation
UMMC’s telehealth program received $4.25 million for a five-year redesignation focused on expanding care access across Mississippi.
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Olive Branch celebrates K-9 Sgt. Murphy
The City of Olive Branch celebrated K-9 Sgt. Murphy in a brief announcement offering congratulations to the police dog.
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Gulfport High School class gives 21 students look at law enforcement
Gulfport High School’s Law & Public Safety Class included 21 students who spent five weeks learning about law enforcement and criminal justice roles.
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Pascagoula Police Department wishes Major Shannon Broom a happy birthday
The Pascagoula Police Department is celebrating Major Shannon Broom’s birthday and recognizing his 34 years of service to the city and community.
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Mississippi morning rundown: Southaven lab investment, Sardis rescue and Northwest soccer wins
A planned Southaven laboratory investment, a Sardis Lake rescue, Wednesday heat concerns and college sports results lead the September 16 morning rundown.
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New Albany Main Street Association Highlights Tween Boutique Arrivals
The New Albany Main Street Association highlighted new tween boutique arrivals and encouraged shoppers to support small businesses in New Albany, Mississippi.
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Elevated heat danger expected along and west of I-55
Elevated heat danger will continue along and west of I-55, with afternoon heat indices expected to reach 105°F to 110°F.
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MDCC student gains chemistry research experience at University of Mississippi
MDCC student Dalton Devall spent five weeks conducting chemistry research at the University of Mississippi through an MDCC-Ole Miss partnership.
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Southaven Chamber to host workshop on business finances
Beth Snow of Back Office Guru will lead a Sept. 17 workshop on understanding business finances and using financial information to make decisions.
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Baldwyn school district invites families to join BMS PTO
Baldwyn School District thanked families for attending a BMS meeting and invited them to join the BMS PTO.
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Booneville city board meeting set for Tuesday evening
The Booneville mayor and Board of Aldermen will meet Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. in the City Hall Board Room, the city said.
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Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Office posts Sept. 14 reports
The Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Office posted arrest and incident reports for September 14 and urged people to call 911 in emergencies.
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Lafayette County sheriff thanks participants in successful search and rescue
The Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office thanked participants in a successful search and rescue and shared a statement from Sheriff East about its difficulty.
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Missing ATV rider found alive after search at Sardis Lake bottom
Mariah Estes of Abbeville was found alive after a multi-agency search at the Sardis Lake bottom and transported to a hospital in stable condition.
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JP Abt commits to play baseball at Southern Miss
JP Abt, identified with Hartfield Academy and Pearl River Community College, has committed to play baseball at Southern Miss.
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Mississippi Highway Patrol hosts luncheon for retired, current troopers
The Mississippi Highway Patrol held a luncheon bringing retired troopers together with current members and honoring their legacy of service.
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DeSoto County prepares for Fall Cleanup Week as road projects are discussed
DeSoto County will provide dumpsters at 16 locations during Fall Cleanup Week, while residents receive updates on upcoming road projects.
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