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Mississippi declares public health emergency over rising infant mortality rate

The Mississippi health department declared a public health emergency Thursday over rising infant mortality rates in the state ...

Mississippi declares public health emergency over rising infant deaths. Here's what to know

Mississippi's infant mortality rate nearly double the most recent national average of 5.6 deaths per 1,000, according to the ...

How Nina Schiks became first woman to make Mississippi Valley State football roster

Mississippi Valley State kicker Nina Schiks' confidence and toughness created an opportunity as MVSU's first female football ...

5 things to know for August 25: Crime crackdown, Immigration, Typhoon Kajiki, Wildfires, Mississippi

Here’s what else you need to know to get up to speed and on with your day.

1 dead in shooting at Mississippi shipyard that builds Navy vessels, officials say

Ingalls Shipbuilding is the largest supplier of U.S. Navy surface combatants, and the largest manufacturing employer in ...
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The Mississippi River defines Louisiana's landscape. A new book charts its life.

Author Robert Macfarlane, a celebrated British naturalist, wonders if rivers are such a complex presence that they might be ...
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Why Has Mississippi Struggled? Exploring the Economic Factors Behind Its Decline

Mississippi, once the wealthiest state in the U.S. during the 19th century, now finds itself at the bottom of the economic ...
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Alabama Man Sentenced In Mississippi To Over 27 Years As “Serial Molester”

A Moundville, Alabama man was sentenced to more than 27 years in federal prison in Mississippi today for enticement of a ...

Know your history: Oldest school in Mississippi dates back to the 1800s. Here's where it is

Mississippi has a rich history. The oldest schools in the state date back to the 1800s. What to know about public, private ...