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Monthly Archives: March, 2024

Mississippi Earns Top Tier Status for Health Emergency Preparedness

Press Release | Mississippi Department of Health | March 14, 2024 JACKSON, Miss.— A new report by the nationally renowned organization Trust for America’s Health...

Transgender recognition would be blocked under Mississippi bill defining sex as ‘man’ or ‘woman’

Summary JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — House lawmakers in Mississippi have approved a bill that would define sex as binary. The bill passed Wednesday follows the...

Mississippi has the nation’s worst infant mortality. It will allow earlier Medicaid to help babies

Summary JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi Republican Gov. Tate Reeves has signed a new law that will allow women to receive Medicaid coverage earlier in...

Biden and Trump are now their parties’ presumptive nominees. What does that mean?

Summary COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have officially secured the requisite numbers of delegates to be considered their...

Thomas Williams: From Courtside to Newsroom, a Passion for Sports and Community

By CA Staff Writer | March 13, 2024 Clarksdale, Mississippi - Thomas Williams, known affectionately as ESPNTOM, is not your typical sports enthusiast. Despite his...

Mississippi Republican Sen. Wicker advances to general election. State also holds 4 House primaries

Summary JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker has defeated two Republican challengers and will face Democrat Ty Pinkins in the Nov. 5...

How Trump secured the delegates for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination

Summary WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Donald Trump’s third consecutive stint as the presumptive Republican presidential nominee was made possible by an almost uninterrupted string...

Mississippi Senate votes to change control of Jackson’s troubled water system

Summary JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The Mississippi Senate has passed a bill for the second year in a row that would transfer control of the...

Obesity drug Wegovy is approved to cut heart attack and stroke risk in overweight patients

Summary The popular weight-loss drug Wegovy can now be used to reduce the risk of stroke, heart attacks and other serious heart problems in patients...

CONGRESSMAN THOMPSON WILL HOST A COMMUNITY MEETING ON JACKSON HOME EXPLOSIONS

March 11, 2024 Press Release – In response to the recent gas explosions in Jackson, Mississippi, Congressman Bennie Thompson has announced plans to host an...

AP Decision Notes: What to expect in the March 12 presidential contests

Summary WASHINGTON (AP) — Super Tuesday put President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump within reach of clinching their parties' presidential nominations. But it...

Coalition of 43 States Urges FTC To Strengthen Online Privacy and Safety Protections for America’s Youth

For Release: March 11, 2024 | NAAG, Attorneys General Washington, D.C. – The National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) sent a letter today to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)...

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