1+ hour, 15+ min ago   (96+ words) tippahnews.com The U.S. National Weather Service office in Memphis said Monday that a Heat Advisory will be in effect for areas near and west of the Mississippi River, with afternoon heat index values expected to reach 105 degrees Fahrenheit or higher....

1+ day, 1+ hour ago   (59+ words) Forecasters: Heat index could exceed 105 degrees next week tippahnews.com Forecasters say a typical summertime pattern will continue next week, with maximum temperatures returning to the low- to mid-90s by Monday. They say heat index values could approach or exceed 105 degrees…...

3+ day, 11+ hour ago   (62+ words) tippahnews.com BMCU said on its website that it is still accepting applications for its RN-to-BSN track and that classes start soon. The university said the program is designed for working nurses and offers flexible scheduling to allow candidates to…...

4+ day, 6+ hour ago   (93+ words) CDC: Salmonella outbreak tied to jalapeños sickens 345 in 27 states tippahnews.com The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Wednesday that a Salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeño peppers has sickened 345 people across 27 states. Traceback information found that the affected jalapeños came…...

4+ day, 6+ hour ago   (150+ words) Cyclospora outbreak linked to lettuce spreads to 15 states, FDA says tippahnews.com The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday expanded its investigation into a Cyclospora outbreak linked to recalled iceberg lettuce, following the confirmation of two deaths associated with the…...

4+ day, 6+ hour ago   (269+ words) Gov. Tate Reeves announced Wednesday the launch of pilot programs designed to improve health care in rural Mississippi. The initiatives aim to combat obesity, eliminate obstetric care deserts, and expand mental health services. Reeves emphasized the coordinated nature of the…...

4+ day, 6+ hour ago   (417+ words) tippahnews.com Gov. Tate Reeves said Wednesday that $81.7 million is available to organizations serving rural Mississippians through three grant opportunities, the first phase of funds from a nearly $206 million federal pool. Reeves made the announcement at a news conference and…...

4+ day, 6+ hour ago   (330+ words) tippahnews.com Gov. Tate Reeves (R) on Wednesday promoted a second round of application opportunities for Mississippi’s Rural Health Transformation Program, state officials said. The new round includes grants for an EMS Capacity Assessment, Psychiatric Emergency Services and a Workforce Expansion…...

4+ day, 19+ hour ago   (92+ words) tippahnews.com Disaster Service Centers are open in four counties to assist residents affected by the May 6-7 severe storms, state emergency officials said. The centers allow residents to meet face-to-face with recovery specialists from MEMA, the Federal Emergency Management Agency…...

5+ day, 6+ hour ago   (156+ words) tippahnews.com The Mississippi Aquarium in Gulfport drew praise after hosting a marine veterinary medicine workshop, according to a guest essay published by Mississippi Today. Christine A. Curry, co-founder of the Marine Veterinary Medicine Team, or MARVET, wrote that the program…...