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Mississippi health department to hold HIV prevention training in Madison

MADISON — The Mississippi State Department of Health and AETC Southeast will hold a Nov. 13 training in Madison for health care and public health professionals who work in HIV prevention. The program, “Prevention in Practice: HIV Testing, PrEP, and Motivational Interviewing,” will bring together clinical, public health and...

Mississippi · 1d

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St. Dominic opens women’s health clinic in Jackson

JACKSON — St. Dominic has opened a women’s health clinic in Jackson and added two obstetrician-gynecologists, expanding care for patients before, during and after pregnancy. The clinic offers preventive care, routine screenings, reproductive health care and ongoing treatment. It also expands the prenatal and postpartum services available through...

Jackson, MS · 1d

Biloxi Sun Herald

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Elon Musk company started Mississippi data center without permits, state alleges

Mississippi’s environmental regulators released details this week on a set of penalties against SpaceXAI for violating state water pollution laws by starting construction on its Southaven data center facilities without needed permits. The company first announced the potential fines to investors two weeks ago, speculating the amount could reach as much as $6.1 million. To limit pollution from construction reaching public bodies of water, state law requires companies to first obtain a permit. Without proper protections, rain, for instance, can carry debris and chemicals off construction sites and pollute natural habitats, drinking water systems and recreational areas, federal regulators warn . Earlier this year, SpaceXAI – through its subsidiary, MZX Tech LLC – asked the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality for permits allowing construction within its growing Southaven footprint , which includes a power plant as well as land to build a $20 billion data center facility called MACROHARDRR. But during a July meeting between MDEQ and MZX Tech, “it became apparent” the company had already begun construction on the land in question, impacting about 30 acres, MDEQ records show. On July 16, a day after the meeting, MDEQ staff visited Southaven and confirmed the infractions. The agency sent two

Southaven, MS · 2d

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Neshoba General Hospital unveils new Safe Haven Baby Box

MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Neshoba General has a new way to protect the most vulnerable in our society. Safe Haven Baby Boxes and Neshoba General Hospital unveiled a new infant drop-off, allowing for safe, anonymous surrenders of infants. The box at Neshoba General is the 491st in the United States,...

Neshoba County, MS · 1d

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Air permit being discussed for Mississippi SpaceXAI

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A fact-finding mission is underway to determine the impact of a proposed controversial power plant that will provide energy to a Southaven data center. Authorities said they want answers for the people who worry about the environmental impact. “Have those ever come before this permit board before in terms of a power […]

Southaven, MS · 1d

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Family seeks help for Clinton fire captain recovering from strokes

CLINTON — The family of Clinton Fire Department Capt. James Bullard has launched a fundraiser to help pay for medical care and continuing therapy as he recovers from strokes suffered in February 2025. His sister, Jennifer Dawn Nowell, said Bullard was visiting family in Washington state when he suffered...

Clinton, MS · 6d

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SpaceXAI Started Southaven Data Center Construction Without Water Permits, Mississippi Alleges

Southaven, MS · 4d

Mississippi Today

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Mississippi Medicaid won’t confirm if it will use federal grant to pay for doulas next year

Guidelines from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the agency distributing the grant, say states receiving the federal funding must begin doula reimbursement by the end of 2027.

Mississippi · 6d

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SpaceXAI started Southaven data center construction without water permits, state alleges. Fines could exceed $6M

This article first appeared on Mississippi Today and is republished here under a Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License. Mississippi’s environmental regulators released details this week on a set of penalties against SpaceXAI for violating state water pollution laws by starting construction on its Southaven data center facilities without needed permits.

Southaven, MS · 4d

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MDHS announces open enrollment assistance for eligible families through SHIP

The Mississippi Department of Human Services, Division of Aging and Adult Services (DAAS), announces the State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) will provide assistance for eligible Mississippians during the Medicare Open […]

Mississippi · 8d

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State health officials encourage up-to-date vaccinations as respiratory virus season ramps up

MISSISSIPPI (WXXV) — With respiratory virus season ramping up across the country, the Mississippi State Department of Health is urging people to take precautions to avoid illness. October marked the start of the annual respiratory virus season, and illnesses such as the flu, Covid-19, and RSV can pose serious...

Mississippi · 7d

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Tharp, Klaus, & Kelly patient gives review of dental service

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Dr. Greg Tharp with Tharp, Klaus, & Kelly visited Studio 3 with one of his patients, Daphne Gulliot. She told the experience she had with the dental practice and showed off her beautiful smile. For more information on Tharp, Klaus, & Kelly, visit smilesinjackson.com. Want more...

Jackson, MS · 12d

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Merit Health Natchez, Jefferson County Nursing Home Among Recipients of State Rural Healthcare Grants

Healthcare providers in Adams and Jefferson counties are among the recipients of more than $32.6 million in newly announced state grants aimed at stre...

Natchez, MS · 20d

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Mississippi offers Medicare enrollment assistance for eligible residents

Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Oct. 30, 2026 MISSISSIPPI (WKRG) — The Mississippi Department of Human Services’ Division of Aging and Adult Services is providing assistance to eligible residents who need help enrolling in Medicare. During open enrollment, which is Oct. 15 through Dec. 7, the State Health Insurance Program will […]

Mississippi · 11d

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Louisiana Public Health Institute is Transforming Gulf Coast Health Clinics into Disaster-Ready Community Hubs

A $20 million investment in Gulf Coast healthcare infrastructure could help keep neighborhood clinics operating when disaster strikes — while laying the groundwork for a new model of climate resilience that could expand nationwide. The Louisiana Public Health Institute (LPHI) received the funding through the National Academies of Sciences,...

Louisiana · 11d

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MDHS announces open enrollment assistance through SHIP

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS), Division of Aging and Adult Services (DAAS), announced the State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) will provide assistance for eligible Mississippians during the Medicare Open Enrollment period that runs from October 15 through December 7, 2026. During this enrollment period, Medicare recipients have an opportunity […]

Mississippi · 13d

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Assisted living tragedy offers critical safety lessons for providers

Although it’s not uncommon for senior living communities to store items outside and near buildings when other storage space is overflowing, that scenario recently turned deadly for a Mississippi assisted living and memory care community. Two Brookdale Clinton residents lost their lives after a fire started by the inappropriate...

Mississippi · 13d

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Smith Co. Emergency Hospital sets single month record for number of patients treated

RALEIGH, Miss. (WDAM) - The recently opened Smith County Emergency Hospital has set a new facility record for the number of patients treated in one month. The hospital, which opened in February 2025, saw more than 440 patients for the month of August. That’s about 70 patients more than the...

Smith County, MS · 19d

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Commentary: Wicker touts Mississippi’s health care ambition

JACKSON — This month, Mississippi hit a major milestone in our fight against cancer. A number of state leaders gathered in Jackson at the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC), where we broke ground at a massive new facility for its Cancer Center and Research Institute. The scale of the project is a statement of Mississippi’s health care ambitions. We are determined to change the course of cancer outcomes in our state and region.

Mississippi · 16d

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Baptist Memorial takes over former Merit Health Rankin

BRANDON, Miss. (WJTV) – Baptist Memorial Health Care marked a new chapter for the former Merit Health Rankin hospital in Brandon on October 22, 2026. The health system celebrated the official transfer of the hospital’s lease, after taking over operations on October 1, 2026. The 134-bed hospital and its 18-bed senior care program are now […]

Brandon, MS · 19d

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