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Holdout states consider expanding Medicaid — with work requirements
In Humphreys County, Mississippi — about 70 miles north of the state capital, in the heart of the fertile Delta region — a third of the residents live in poverty. In Belzoni, the county seat, there are just a handful of health care clinics. The town’s only major hospital closed more than a decade ago, […] The post Holdout states consider expanding Medicaid — with work requirements appeared first on West Virginia Watch.
HS Baseball Playoffs: New Hope cruises past Yazoo City in round one
Columbus, Miss. (WCBI) — New Hope baseball advanced to the second round of the 5A playoffs, defeating Yazoo City in a doubleheader. The Trojans exploded for double digit runs in the first inning of game one en route to a 20-0 victory. Brayden Edmiston started the scoring with a...
FEMA approves more than $1.3 million for Rolling Fork
MADISON, Miss. – FEMA has approved $1,308,485 to reimburse the city of Rolling Fork for debris removal following the March 24-25, 2023, severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes. The severe storms left debris throughout the city and created an immediate threat to the health and safety of the residents. The work completed included the removal of: […]
Rolling Fork receives $1.3 million from the Federal Emergency Management Agency
ROLLING FORK, Miss. — The Federal Emergency Management Agency approved another $1.3 million for the city of Rolling Fork. This latest wave of federal money will reimburse the city for debris removal from the tornado outbreak last year. The money covers more than 200,000 cubic yards of debris, including...
Softball Game Preview: West Blocton Tigers vs. Oak Grove Tigers
The West Blocton Tigers are on the road again on Monday to play the Oak Grove Tigers at 4:30 p.m. West Blocton is coming in off a wild two-game stretch: after soaring to 13 runs on Tuesday, they were much more limited against Pelham on Thursday. Their rough 8-2 defeat to the Panthers might stick with them for a while. The loss unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for West Blocton in their matchups with Pelham: they've now lost four in a row.
Holdout states consider expanding Medicaid — with work requirements
In Humphreys County, Mississippi — about 70 miles north of the state capital, in the heart of the fertile Delta region — a third of the residents live in poverty. In Belzoni, the county seat, there are just a handful of health care clinics. The town’s only major hospital closed more than a decade ago, […] The post Holdout states consider expanding Medicaid — with work requirements appeared first on Arkansas Advocate.
Manchester, Former Brandon Baseball Head Coach Earns 1,000th Career Win
Manchester Academy baseball head coach Stacy Hester has won his 1,000th game. Hester becomes the 3rd Mississippi HS baseball coach to reach the milestone, after former West Lauderdale coach Jerry Boatner and former Mooreville coach Rex Berryman. Hester has coached at Washington School, New Hope, Brandon, Central Hinds, Carroll Academy and Manchester. He’s won state […]
Focused on Mississippi: The State’s Tiniest Town
YAZOO COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – As you drive on into Satartia, it looks kind of like you’re still in the country, but you’re in the tiniest town in Mississippi. The 2020 census put the population of Satartia at 41. It’s the smallest incorporated municipality in the state. The Yazoo River is the reason they’re here, […]
Miss. storm recap: Supercell storm brought lightning, winds
Severe storms roared across the southern U.S. Thursday, producing ominous clouds and dangerous yet beautiful lightning while triggering storm sirens. Weather & Radar reporter Jonathan Petramala followed this supercell thunderstorm from Rolling Fork to Jackson, Miss., late Thursday afternoon. As you can hear, the storm sirens were blaring as a tornado warning was issued for the area.
Anguilla Culinary Experience Announces 2024 Guest Chefs
The Anguilla Culinary Experience (ACE) 2024 returns for its third year, held May 23-26. This year’s guest chefs include Zachary Engel, James Beard Award-winner and executive chef and co-owner of Michelin-starred Galit in Chicago; and Yannick Rochat, sous chef at Saison by Mauro Colagreco at Raffles London at The OWO.
FEMA approves $2.7 million for Sharkey County
SHARKEY COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) approved $2,797,036 to reimburse Sharkey County. The county is being reimbursed for staging temporary assets for first responders and volunteers following the March 24-25, 2023, tornadoes. The severe storms created an immediate threat to the health and safety of the public, requiring emergency response and […]
One dead after car hits deer in East Carroll Parish
EAST CARROLL PARISH, La. (KNOE) - Louisiana State Police Troop F is investigating a deadly crash that happened on Tuesday, April 23 just after midnight. The crash claimed the life of Jamaar Scott, 33, of Lake Providence. Troop F says Scott was driving north on US 65 near La 580...
Final inmate who escaped from Yazoo County jail captured
YAZOO COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – The final inmate who escaped from the Yazoo County Regional Correctional Facility has been captured. The Yazoo County Sheriff’s Office announced on Wednesday, April 17 that Glen Bassett has been captured. Yazoo County Sheriff Jeremy McCoy said Bassett and four other inmates escaped from the facility on March 24. Officials […]
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