3+ day, 20+ hour ago   (1189+ words) By Sophia Paffenroth and Devna Bose | Originally published by Mississippi Today Critics say the changes would undermine the mission of Head Start, which has historically served the nation’s most vulnerable children. They also say it’s not clear that the administration…...

5+ day, 13+ hour ago   (663+ words) By Allyson Cole, RHCJC | Originally published by Mississippi Today Mississippi could be responsible for an estimated $75 million a year in SNAP benefit costs under new federal requirements as food pantries across the state report increased demand for assistance. Mississippi Food…...

6+ day, 18+ hour ago   (718+ words) By Anna Hu | Originally published by Mississippi Today Since losing his teeth, Herbert Griffith has tried just about every smoothie on the market that his older sister could find for him. Thanks to a newly available surgery at the University…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (77+ words) DeSoto County News Horn Lake is hiring emergency telecommunicators, according to a notice on Hornlake.org. The notice directs applicants to visit Hornlake.org/jobs and click the link for “Emergency Telecommunicator” to download an application, the posting said. Completed…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (294+ words) By Michael Goldberg | Originally published by Mississippi Today Multiple bags of illegal drugs and contraband were found last week at the Mississippi State Hospital in Whitfield. The discovery prompted K-9 units to descend on the hospital and law enforcement agents have…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (122+ words) DeSoto County News The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency asked residents of District 1 to complete a Public Hazard Survey to help identify local risks, understand community concerns and guide priorities for reducing future disaster impacts, MEMA said. MEMA said the survey…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (656+ words) By Anna Hu | Originally published by Mississippi Today As Jacksonians gathered at the public green space of Smith Park Wednesday, they connected over rising healthcare costs, enjoyed free food and live music and plugged into the “One Nation, Overcharged” national…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (78+ words) DeSoto County News The Spiritual Care Network of the Midsouth will hold its official ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Ranger Center tomorrow, organizers said. Organizers said the network aims to bridge the gap between mental health providers, addiction recovery professionals and…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (805+ words) Your Source for Desoto County News By Anna Hu | Originally published by Mississippi Today Showing up to Black Men’s Wellness Day might have saved Joseph Holiday’s life, he said while attending the 5th annual event in Mississippi. “I’ve discovered that I…...