Study Finds Significant Gaps in Dementia Care Across Mississippi
A University of Mississippi study reveals that most Mississippi counties lack adult day services, leaving many dementia patients without adequate support.
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Supreme Court temporarily restores access to abortion pill mifepristone
The Supreme Court on Monday blocked a lower-court ruling and temporarily allowed mifepristone to be obtained by mail, at pharmacies and via telehealth while the court considers the dispute.
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Judge blocks creation of Jackson water authority; governor delays appointments
A federal judge has temporarily halted the establishment of the Metro Jackson Water Authority, prompting the governor to withhold appointments to the board pending further legal review.
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Mississippi attorney general’s office says four police shootings justified
The Mississippi Attorney General’s Office concluded that law enforcement officers were justified in four officer-involved shootings, resulting in one death and injuries to three others, including a police dog.
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Mississippi House to meet in Old Capitol as lawmakers prepare to redraw Supreme Court districts
Gov. Tate Reeves called a May 20 special session to redraw three state Supreme Court districts. Black lawmakers say holding the House session in the Old Capitol — where the 1890 constitution was crafted — is insulting.
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Accountant Anne McGrew gets one-year sentence in Mississippi welfare scheme
Anne McGrew, the accountant for a nonprofit involved in Mississippi’s welfare fraud case, was sentenced to one year in prison Monday. She may serve less time under state guidelines and face house arrest afterward.
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Tupelo man sentenced to 12 years for fentanyl trafficking
Alderius Rashad Morrow pleaded guilty May 4 and was given a 40-year term with 28 years suspended, leaving 12 years to serve, the District Attorney’s Office said.
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NWS Memphis: Mid-South faces slight risk of severe storms Tuesday, Wednesday
The National Weather Service in Memphis said portions of the Mid-South are in a Slight (level 2 of 5) risk for severe storms on Tuesday and Wednesday, with threats of damaging winds, a few tornadoes and heavy rain.
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High-resolution model shows Tuesday storms weakening by noon, moving into Mid-South at night
A high-resolution model loop suggests morning showers and thunderstorms will weaken by noon Tuesday. The model indicates storms will develop along a cold front and move into the Mid-South Tuesday night.
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Major water line cut leaves most of Ripley without water, city officials say
A major water line was accidentally cut, leaving the majority of Ripley without water. Crews are on site and officials expect service to be restored in about an hour.
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