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U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams visits UMMC

Local, National | Thursday, May 17

U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams talked Thursday of saving lives. Adams wants naloxone available to all families and first responders in the U.S. so that the drug can be used to help reverse opioid overdoses. "Any one of you can save a life," he said. "Just like everyone knows about... Read More.

DeNiro, Baldwin Raise Money for Democrat in Mississippi US Senate Race

Entertainment, Local, National | Friday, May 11

Actors Robert DeNiro and Alec Baldwin are giving some fundraising help to a Democrat hoping to unseat Republican Sen. Roger Wicker of Mississippi.Howard Sherman is one of six Democrats in the June 5 primary. He is married to actress Sela Ward, and they have a home near Meridian, Mississippi, where she was raised.... Read More.

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Teens March From Mississippi to Memphis in Honor of MLK

Local, National | Monday, April 2

Saturday Mar 31st a group of teenagers wearing aqua-colored T-shirts and hydration backpacks launched a 50-mile walk from northern Mississippi to Memphis, Tennessee as tribute to slain civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. on the 50th anniversary of his assassination.Escorted by police cars, support vans, and a portable restroom, six middle school,... Read More.

Mississippi Resists Pressure To Remove Confederate Flag

Local, National | Friday, August 18

After white nationalists marched with the Confederate battle flag last weekend amid violent demonstrations in Charlottesville, Virginia, critics said the identical emblem should be removed from Mississippi’s flag. This is the second time in two years that the issue has been presented.So far, Mississippi has resisted.Mississippi is the last state with a flag... Read More.

A Mississippi High School’s First Black Valedictorian Forced to Share Title With White Student

Local, National | Thursday, July 6

A Mississippi mother is taking legal action against her daughter’s school district after her child was forced to share her high school’s valedictorian title with a White student who earned a lower GPA, reports the New York Daily News.According to the outlet, 18-year-old Jasmine Shepherd, who is the first Black student in Cleveland High School’s... Read More.

Mississippi State Lady Bulldogs Make It To Final Four

Local, National | Monday, March 27

The Mississippi State Lady Bulldaogs defeated the Baylor Bears 94-85 Sunday to earn their place in the final four for the first time in the history of the program. Morgan William scored a career-high 41 points.William, a 5-foot-5 guard, was chosen Most Outstanding Player of the regional. She set a school record for... Read More.

195 UMMC Employees Lose Job And 85 Positions Eliminated

Local, National | Friday, March 17

Due to a 32.7 million dollar budget cut initiated by Governor Phil Bryant, UMMC was forced to let go 195 employees and eliminate 85 unfilled positions.The job cuts were spread throughout UMMC, and a number of faculty members took pay reductions as well.“The people who lost their jobs are good,hardworking people who will... Read More.