1898: Alexander Manly escapes lynch mob

Dr. Daniel Edney named president of national public health organization

State Health Officer Dr. Dan Edney will lead the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials for a one-year term while continuing to lead the Mississippi State Department of Health.

New Stage Theatre in Jackson hosts world premiere of Bobby Rush musical

The show’s run through Nov. 1 is the culmination of a goal set years back.

Reeves awards $32 million in federal funds to develop healthcare workforce and psychiatric services

Gov. Tate Reeves on Wednesday awarded $32 million for healthcare workforce development and psychiatric emergency services as a part of a federal program to improve rural healthcare.

New visitor center will highlight Vicksburg's role in the Civil War

Mississippi officials Wednesday celebrated plans to build a $114 million Civil War museum and visitor center next to Vicksburg National Military Park, one day after President Donald Trump signed legislation that will help with the development.

More Mississippi county health departments could lose clinical services

As funding challenges persist, Mississippi health officials may cut clinical services at more county health departments.