Family caregiver named Mississippi Hero
Mississippi Heroes honored a mother for being a caregiver. Kelli Tucker is the caregiver for her adult brother, Michael, and her son, Sam. The two of them are autistic and need accommodations…
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MDOT clears Santa Claus for travel
JACKSON, MISS. – The Mississippi Department of Transportation has officially cleared Santa Claus and his reindeer for travel in Mississippi on Christmas Eve. MDOT is pleased to announce that St. Nick has passed all permitting and airspace requirements with flying colors…
MBAH Grants Certification for Santa’s Reindeer to Enter Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. – Today, the Mississippi Board of Animal Health (MBAH) issued a certificate of veterinary inspection to Santa Claus of the North Pole, which permits Mr. Claus’ reindeer to enter and exit the state of Mississippi between the hours…
New Year, New Scratch-Offs
JACKSON,MISS--Lottery retailers will have three new scratch-off games available starting Friday, Dec. 29. What better way to kick off the New Year? $1—Fat $50s: Approximate overall odds are 1:4.74. Win up to $5,000. $2—Bankroll Doubler: Approximate overall odds are 1:4.32.…
‘Tis the season to give blood
MOBILE, Dec. 20, 2023 — When blood products are fully stocked on hospital shelves, patients don’t have to wait for critical care. Giving blood with the American Red Cross in December can help those in need make more holiday memories with loved…
MEMA offers tips for winterizing your home
Is your home prepared for winter weather? MEMA is offering tips to help you winterize your home. Store a good supply of dry, seasoned wood for your fireplace or wood-burning stove. Insulate walls and attics, use caulk and weather stripping…
Mississippi Aquarium crew gifts hundreds of admission tickets around the community
GULFPORT, Miss. – Tuesday night at the MSAQ Holiday Party, each full-time Crew Member of Mississippi Aquarium was given four general admission tickets with the direction of spreading some holiday cheer around the community. Tickets can be paid forward to the person…
Mississippi Awarded Federal Grant to address unemployment gaps
JACKSON, MS — The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA), announced that the Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES), in partnership with Accelerate MS, has been awarded a Strategy Development Grant (SDG) to fund local planning activities related…
USM Year in Review: Historic Milestones Mark Memorable 2023
From the inauguration of a new president to milestones in research, The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) celebrated a momentous 2023. The highlights are too numerous to list in their entirety. Below is a rundown of news stories from this…
Southern Miss School of Leadership Professors Present Research at Decision Science Institute Conference
Faculty members from the University of Southern Mississippi’s School of Leadership attended the recent Decision Sciences Institute’s annual conference in Atlanta. “Decision Sciences” is the study of managerial decision making, using state-of-the-art, data-driven, and behavioral approaches to solve real-world problems…