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After Ole Miss student deaths, Mississippi lawmakers eye tougher restrictions on kratom
A few state lawmakers plan to introduce bills next year that would ban kratom sales in Mississippi.
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4mDr. 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.
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10mNew 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.
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5mReeves 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.
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6mNew 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.
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4mMore Mississippi county health departments could lose clinical services
As funding challenges persist, Mississippi health officials may cut clinical services at more county health departments.