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Tomekia Reed steps down as head women’s basketball coach at

WEBJACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Tomekia Reed is out at Jackson State University. Reed was announced as the new head women’s basketball coach at Charlotte on …

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MSDH will offer free at-home tests starting next week

WEBPublished: Jul. 22, 2022 at 10:09 AM PDT. JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) will offer free at-home COVID tests starting on …

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First documented cicada spotted in Mississippi for 2024

WEBCHOCTAW CO., Miss. (WLBT) - The first documented cicada was spotted in Mississippi for 2024! According to the Mississippi State University Extension Service, it …

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MSDH announces new State Health Officer to replace Dr. Dobbs in …

WEBPublished: May. 25, 2022 at 9:16 AM PDT. JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - The Mississippi State Board of Health has announced the next State Health Officer, who will be …

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Legislature considering creating a state-based healthcare …

WEBLegislature considering creating a state-based healthcare exchange. Geo resource failed to load. JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Thousands of you have health …

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State senator says there’s a long way to go for Medicaid

WEBJACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A state lawmaker says there’s still a long way to go before Medicaid expansion becomes a reality in Mississippi. Last week, the …

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Mississippi has the highest infant mortality rate in the country.

WEBRight now, the statewide program has more than 600 people which includes moms and babies. “It’s a maternal and infant support program, so we work with the …

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Bridging the Great Health Divide: Food insecurity

WEBHolmes County has a population of a little more than 16,000 - the 55th largest county in Mississippi. Yet 34% of the population was food insecure in 2017. …

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Appalachian, Mississippi Delta regions ‘medically underserved

WEBAreas shaded on this map are considered medically-underserved by the HRSA. Many counties in the Delta and Appalachian regions have held this designation …

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Canton native opens new medical clinic in hometown

WEBCANTON, Miss. (WLBT) - Canton has a new medical clinic and it’s open till 9 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Healthy You Medical Clinic provides healthcare …

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Miss. hospitals can switch status to ‘Rural Emergency Hospitals’

WEBMiss. hospitals can switch status to ‘Rural Emergency Hospitals’. (WLBT) By Holly Emery. Published: Sep. 11, 2023 at 7:19 PM CDT. JEFFERSON CO., Miss. …

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MSDH: New infant formula options available for WIC participants …

WEBMississippi State Department of Health says the products are available from May 31 to August 31. WIC participants who are unable to find their prescribed medical …

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MSDH issues alert ordering Jackson to ‘immediately cooperate’ …

WEBPublished: Aug. 30, 2022 at 8:43 AM PDT. JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - The new State Health Officer, Dr. Daniel P. Edney, has issued an emergency order that declares a …

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Care in Crisis: What crisis mental health resources are

WEBFitting within each of those categories are the 988 line, mobile crisis response teams, and crisis stabilization units. Those units are run by the community …

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UMMC planning $64.5M ‘multidisciplinary campus’ for Ridgeland

WEBThe University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) has submitted an application to the Mississippi State Department of Health to construct a nearly $64.5 …

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Southwest is considering implementing assigned seats, report says …

WEBSouthwest Airlines has focused on keeping its seating simple and flyer-friendly for years, with a single-class cabin and no assigned seats. (MGN / Southwest Airlines) …

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Jackson Free Clinic serves those who are uninsured and …

WEBPublished: Jan. 30, 2021 at 7:39 PM PST. JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - One local health care clinic is giving back to those who are in underserved communities. …

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Longtime Mississippi public health officer Cobb dies at 92

WEBJACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A former Mississippi state health officer who helped create some of the nation’s most comprehensive vaccination requirements for …

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How groups are using tiny homes to help the unhoused across the …

WEBThe National Alliance to End Homelessness says every night more than 300,000 men, women, and children stay in homeless shelters. Of that number, 40% are …

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Reeves announces $700 million Medicaid reimbursement reforms …

WEBJACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Governor Tate Reeves announced a series of sweeping Medicaid reimbursement reforms in Mississippi which are estimated to …

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One injured after officer-involved shooting in Mississippi

WEBCLAY COUNTY, Miss. (WLBT) - A person was taken to a hospital after an officer-involved shooting occurred in Clay County, Mississippi. According to MBI, the …

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MSDH announces boil water notice for all surface water

WEBJACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - The Mississippi State Department of Health announced a boil water notice for all surface water connections in Jackson. MSDH says …

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Female patient dies after being attacked at Merit Health; male

WEBPublished: Mar. 6, 2024 at 2:52 PM PST. JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A female patient lost her life Tuesday night after being assaulted at Merit Health hospital by another patient. …

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First Alert Forecast: Breezy weather continues this weekend but

WEBFirst Alert Forecast: Breezy weather continues this weekend but rain and storms return next week. JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Tonight: Gusty winds will stick …

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Video shows 2 people shooting into Brandon home, police say

WEBAuthorities say no one was inside the home during the shooting. Officers gathered video evidence showing two individuals approaching the house and shooting …

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Student removed from campus after bringing gun to Ridgeland …

WEBRIDGELAND, Miss. (WLBT) - A student who attends Ridgeland High School was removed from campus after they allegedly brought a gun to school. According to an …

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