USDA awards $10 million to expand Leland Medical Clinic in Mississippi Delta
The expansion of Leland Medical Clinic includes new healthcare services and aims to improve access in rural Mississippi communities, supported by a federal grant.
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Mississippi August revenue collections $51.1 million above estimate, JLBC says
August receipts exceeded the state’s estimate by $51,141,604, pushing fiscal year-to-date collections $71.7 million over projections, the Joint Legislative Budget Committee reported.
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Mississippi pediatricians urge fall vaccines amid federal guidance absence
With the CDC’s vaccine advisory committee inactive, Mississippi pediatricians and major medical groups recommend flu, COVID, and RSV vaccines for children and adults this fall.
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Jazz singer Cassandra Wilson, Jackson native and Grammy winner, dies at 70
Renowned jazz vocalist Cassandra Wilson, known for her soulful voice and genre-blending style, died Tuesday at age 70. She was celebrated for her contributions to jazz and her Mississippi roots.
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Hundreds of thousands of children face childcare waitlists across the U.S.
As funding shortages persist, millions of eligible families struggle to access government childcare assistance, leaving many on long waitlists or unable to apply.
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Noel Polk honored with Mississippi Writers Trail marker at Southern Miss
A Mississippi Writers Trail marker recognizing Noel Polk was unveiled at the University of Southern Mississippi, honoring the Faulkner scholar’s work and influence, Visit Mississippi said.
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Podcast The Rumblings Plans Week One Mailbag Ahead of 2026 Season
With the start of the 2026 college football season hours away, the podcast The Rumblings will feature hosts Brian Hadad and Carlo Barone returning to their mailbag for a Week One episode, the hosts said.
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Researchers scale up carbon-recycling catalysts, lower costs
University of Mississippi and Texas A&M researchers report in ACS Omega that they produced 75-gram batches of a nickel-iron single-atom catalyst and estimate recycling costs could fall to $145 per ton.
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Chevron expected to expand operations in Venezuela, U.S. official says
Chevron is poised to announce an expansion of its Venezuela operations, according to a U.S. official. The move follows the Biden administration’s partnership with a Venezuelan energy company.
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House approves short-term funding bill to avert shutdown before election
The House passed a stopgap spending measure Tuesday by a 370-48 vote to fund federal agencies at current levels through Dec. 11. The Senate had already approved the bill and it now heads to President Donald Trump for his signature, lawmakers said.
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