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Mississippi’s medical marijuana mess
A lawsuit pending in the high court. More litigation possible. The agency tasked with running it doesn’t want ... Read more
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Mississippi reports 656 new COVID-19 cases, 73 new deaths
Mississippi reported 656 new cases of the coronavirus and 73 additional deaths on Tuesday, bringing the state’s totals ... Read more
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Dobbs urges public to wear masks as cases dip
As COVID-19 cases decline in Mississippi and in Lauderdale County, the state health officer is urging residents of ... Read more
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COVID-19 cases dip across state, in Lauderdale County
COVID-19 case numbers are decreasing in Mississippi and in Lauderdale County. Mississippi’s seven day rolling average of new ... Read more
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Pastors promote COVID-19 vaccination in Black community
Several African American pastors from around the state received COVID-19 vaccinations on Monday to show the importance of receiving ... Read more
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State to ramp up vaccine distribution
Mississippi expects to receive larger weekly allocation of COVID-19 vaccines from the federal government in the next few ... Read more
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Dobbs: State making progress in vaccinating people 65 years or older
About 20% of people in Mississippi who are 65 years or older have been vaccinated against COVID-19, the ... Read more
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Mississippi reports 927 new COVID-19 cases
The Mississippi State Department of Health reported on Monday 927 new cases of the coronavirus and five new ... Read more
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Dobbs: Demand for COVID-19 vaccine greater than supply
The state health officer said on Thursday that many Mississippians are eligible for COVID-19 vaccination, but the state ... Read more
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Dobbs: Demand for COVID-19 vaccine greater than supply
The state health officer said on Thursday that many Mississippians are eligible for COVID-19 vaccination, but the state ... Read more