In response to the infant mortality rate being the highest it has been in over a decade, the Mississippi Department of Health declared it a public health emergency.
In Mississippi 3,527 babies have...
As the opioid crisis continues to devastate communities across the nation, Mississippi stands out for an unfortunate reason: it remains years behind other states in using its opioid settlement funds to...
Federal agencies reduced research funding by hundreds of millions nationwide in early 2025, straining resources across disciplines and creating uncertainty for universities.
Agencies such as the National...
Volunteers will continue cleaning Mississippi City Cemetery on Sept. 26, restoring the burial ground to preserve its history and serve the Gulfport community.
Unmarked headstones and overgrown grass have...
The state of Mississippi doesn’t require applicants to take a road test to receive their license, leaving some people fearful of the drivers they share the road with.
In September 2021, Mississippi...
Mississippi’s economy is being impacted by a significant amount of “brain drain,” with college graduates leaving the state to pursue better opportunities.
Brain drain is the immigration of college-educated...
Mississippi has restricted the sale of disposable vapes, e-liquids and refillable vapes that aren’t authorized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, a move that could affect availability for both...
Florida became the first state in the nation to remove school vaccination mandates on Sept. 4, a decision that has raised concern and questions from parents and educators nationwide.
Dr. Joseph Ladapo,...
Students enrolled in education programs at the University of Southern Mississippi are raising concerns about the state’s ongoing teacher shortage as they enter classrooms this semester.
Dr. Thomas Lipscomb,...
Mississippi lawmakers this year banned diversity, equity, and inclusion programs across state institutions, calling them “divisive” and “progressive.”
The law prohibits certain resources and...
Mississippi’s adult obesity rate ranks among the highest in the nation, with more than 40 percent of adults classified as obese, according to the Mississippi State Department of Health. The state is...
An amended Mississippi bill aims to provide legal protection for individuals who report sexual abuse on behalf of others, even in cases where they may be seeking medical assistance for themselves or someone...
