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USM College of Nursing to hold recognition & pinning ceremony at Hattiesburg church
Nursing students at the University of Southern Mississippi eagerly await graduation next week.
Mississippi population loss potential factors: healthcare and education
Healthcare and education are challenges in Mississippi that some say may have contributed to population loss.
Only 52% of Mississippi parents intend to vaccinate their children against COVID-19
Mississippi will resume the use of the Johnson and Johnson vaccine after a temporary halt.
334 new COVID-19 cases, 5 deaths reported in Miss. Wed.
In the eight Pine Belt counties, 33,468 COVID-19 cases and 683 deaths have been reported.
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319 new COVID-19 cases, 10 deaths reported in Miss. Thurs.
To date, more than 2.6 million people have been tested for coronavirus in Mississippi.
Hattiesburg church raises $11K for addiction recovery organization
The church presented a check for $11,000 to Jeffrey’s Fund Wednesday.
Tips for parents to help children learn during pandemic
Has the pandemic hindered your child from growing academically?
233 new COVID-19 cases, 2 new deaths reported in Miss. Wed.
In the eight Pine Belt counties, 33,359 COVID-19 cases and 681 deaths have been reported.
Experts: Diet culture and mental health may have connection
People suffering from eating disorders may be more vulnerable to the effects of diet culture.
Multi-million dollar grant will address nurse educator shortage
Nurse educators are in short supply in Mississippi. Because of that, nursing schools often can't accept all of the qualified applicants each year.
CDC: 1 in 7 children have experienced child abuse in past year
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month.
Pine Belt residents dispose of hazardous household waste at “Right Way to Throw Away Day”
It was a drive-thru event, allowing residents to drop off waste products at no charge.
Car and bike show in Laurel raises money for child’s medical bills
Child battling rare disease receives financial help.
With weekly COVID cases increasing slightly in Miss., vaccine hesitancy remains a concern
With coronavirus numbers climbing slightly this week, some health experts are concerned about what that could mean.
Forrest General Hospital celebrates Donate Life Month
Forrest General Hospital held a Mississippi Organ Recovery Association flag-raising ceremony to commemorate the month-long observance.
New Augusta, Mahned community under boil water advisory
Residents are recommended to boil all water for one minute before it is consumed.
Participants needed for USM, Tougaloo COVID-19 impact study
The research study will aim to show how young adults dealt with challenges brought on by the pandemic.
Budweiser is offering free beer for COVID-19 vaccine recipients
Anheuser-Busch announced “A Beer on Bud,” offering COVID-19 vaccine recipients over the age of 21 a free round of beer.
Participants needed for COVID-19 impact study by USM, Tougaloo researchers
The schools are trying to better understand the challenges young people in the state have faced throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
216 new COVID-19 cases, 12 deaths reported in Miss. Fri.
One Pine Belt death was reported between Aug. 28, 2020, and April 9, 2021.
You can donate blood after a COVID-19 vaccine, doctors say
About 250-300 donors are needed each day to keep the supply up but there are less than 200 donations daily, Mississippi Blood Services says.
Doctor speaks about HIV prevention, treatment for Minority Health Month
Dr. Lara Otaigbe wants to get the word out and raise awareness about HIV treatment and prevention.
Hattiesburg native provides support to COVID-19 vaccination effort
Petty Officer 3rd Class Cody West is a 2016 graduate of FCAHS.
410 new COVID-19 cases, 6 deaths reported in Miss. Thurs.
One death was reported from the Pine Belt.
Officials say connection between social media and eating disorders is likely
Over the past few years, the conversation regarding both mental health and body image has become more prevalent in society.
White House COVID advisors speak with WDAM about vaccine concerns
White House experts on COVID-19 are concerned that too many people in Mississippi are choosing not to get the vaccines.
Parents can schedule online COVID-19 appointments for 16 or 17-year-olds in Miss.
The Mississippi State Department of Health says parents can now make vaccination appointments for teens at the department’s free drive-through sites.
275 new COVID-19 cases, 3 deaths reported in Miss. Wed.
In the eight Pine Belt counties, 33,218 COVID-19 cases and 677 deaths have been reported.
‘Young, healthy’ South Mississippi man suffers stroke hours after receiving J&J vaccine
When the news broke about the pause of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine Tuesday, one Coast family was already living with a tragedy they believe was caused by the vaccine.
CDC updates guidance for cleaning and disinfecting surfaces
The CDC recently changed its guidance for cleaning and disinfecting surfaces to prevent the spread of Covid-19.
Psychologist discusses signs of autism, tips for parents
For Autism Awareness month, Dr. Dannell Roberts tells what to look for and how parents can help children with autism.
Pause on J&J vaccine not expected to have drastic impact on vaccination rates in Miss.
None of the cases of J&J complications have been identified in Mississippi.
Experts say roughly 15 to 18 million children in US are nearsighted
Doctors say myopia’s impact on children has increased over the past one to two years.
Covington Hospital suspends J&J vaccines, continues Moderna shots
Covington County Hospital has discontinued administering the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine.
CORRECTION: COVID death in Miss. was not vaccine-related
[This article is correcting a previous error by WLBT.]
Increasing variants threaten progress against COVID-19 fight, Dobbs says
Mississippi has detected 147 UK variants, 1 South African variant, and 3 Brazilian strains of the virus, officials say.
Medicaid expansion ballot initiative groundwork underway in Mississippi
Medicaid expansion may be a decision left up to Mississippi voters in 2022.
243 new COVID-19 cases, 4 deaths reported in Miss. Fri.
In the eight Pine Belt counties, 33,153 COVID-19 cases and 676 deaths have been reported.
Governor Tate Reeves discusses year two in the fight against COVID-19
Governor Tate Reeves sits down to discuss year two of fighting COVID-19.
LPN openings at Forrest Co. Sheriff’s Office
FCSO announced the openings in a Facebook post Thursday.
240 new COVID-19 cases, 5 new deaths in Miss. Thurs.
In the eight Pine Belt counties, 33,140 COVID-19 cases and 676 deaths have been reported.
Study finds high levels of toxic metals in some baby foods
The report found popular baby food companies have levels of arsenic, cadmium and lead that is causing concern for pediatricians.
Large swaths of rural America are health care deserts with too few primary care doctors, pediatricians, and OB-GYNs to care for residents
In 207 counties in 2018, there wasn’t a family, general or internal medicine doctor – the primary care doctors mainly for adults, according to an InvestigateTV analysis of federal data.
Breast cancer survivor says something good came out of 2020
Amy Rozier said looking back, she can honestly say COVID-19 changed her life for the better.
Miss. receives $20.5M for mental health, substance use services
The extra funds will increase access to services for adults with serious mental illness and children with serious emotional disturbances,
270 new COVID-19 cases, 4 deaths reported in Miss. Wed.
In the eight Pine Belt counties, 33,126 COVID-19 cases and 676 deaths have been reported.
Over 550k people fully vaccinated in Miss.
Mississippi is making records when it comes to distributing COVID-19 vaccines!
Hattiesburg church prepares to become COVID-19 vaccination site
Antioch Missionary Baptist Church in Hattiesburg is doing its part in helping families in its community get vaccinated.
Diners at Pascagoula seafood restaurant might have been exposed to hepatitis A
MSDH is investigating two cases of hepatitis A from two employees of Brady’s Steaks and Seafood, who worked at the restaurant while potentially infectious.
Barker extends Hattiesburg mask mandate ‘one more time’
Mayor Toby Barker said the Hattiesburg mandate will remain in place to prevent a surge in the coming weeks.
Miss. receives $29.7M to expand vaccination efforts in minority communities
31 percent of all shots administered have gone to African Americans.
Morgan Freeman: ‘If you trust me, you’ll get the vaccine’
Mississippian Morgan Freeman is urging people to get their COVID-19 vaccine.
State agencies partner to get vaccines to homebound older adults
Two state agencies are partnering to improve access to COVID-19 vaccines.Their focus? Homebound older adults and minority populations.
Columbia mother speaks out for Autism Awareness Month
Lavinia Magee advocates for her son and autistic parents as she shares her struggles.
Hope Clinic gears up for upcoming ‘Heroes Walk For Hope’
“Heroes Walk for Hope” will take place on April 24, 2020, at Temple Baptist Church.
Few children turn out for annual Lion’s Easter Egg hunt
Less than two dozen children came to the 73rd Community Easter Egg Hunt.
43K Johnson & Johnson vaccines ‘available’ in Miss. next week
State Health Officer Thomas Dobbs made the announcement via Twitter Friday.
284 new COVID-19 cases, 3 deaths reported in Miss. Fri.
MSDH reports more than 1.2 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines have been given statewide.
Forrest General Hospital hosts nurse career fair
More than 70 people who are seeking to be a nurse or are already a nurse came to participate in the fair.
SCRMC to open new vaccination clinic in Laurel
A new COVID-19 vaccination clinic is coming to Laurel.
MSDH seeking community partners for vaccination efforts
The Mississippi State Department of Health is looking for community partners statewide to help give minority and rural populations access to vaccines
Gov. Tate Reeves extends Safe Recovery Order for another month
The executive order will be effective at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 31, 2021, and shall remain in full force and effect until 5:00 p.m. on Friday, April 30, 2021,