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JACKSON — During summer months, about two children die of heat stroke in a hot car every week. The Mississippi . . .

From left, Marion Bedford, Willie Garner and Willie B. Williams are among those named in a state auditor's report for abuse of public funds in Tallahatchie County. (Sun-Sentinel file photos)

State auditor's annual report cites Tallahatchie County public funds infractions

When State Auditor Shad White’s office released its state-mandated annual Audit Exceptions Report for fiscal year 2026 last week, it . . .

Mississippi’s only two cannabis testing laboratories are merging

Company leaders said without this restructuring, neither lab would have the operational scale necessary to remain viable in the Mississippi . . .

CDC warns of salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeños

A U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention food safety alert regarding a multistate outbreak of Salmonella linked to jalapeños . . .

Expectant mothers encouraged to stay cool this summer to avoid negative outcomes

MSDH stated that exposure to heat during any point in the pregnancy has been attributed to negative impacts for a . . .

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MSDH reminds Mississippians to reduce risk of Vibrio infections
By GREG FLYNN - Mississippi State Department of Health
Fri,08/07/26-1:21PM , 387 Reads
JACKSON — The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is reminding residents and visitors to be on guard to protect themselves from Vibrio bacteria, which live in warm coastal waters and can cause illness when exposed to an open wound or when a person eats contaminated seafood, especially raw oysters.
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Magnolia Mornings: August 7, 2026
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Mon,08/10/26-9:32AM , 210 Reads 4,740 Statewide
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Protect your child from hot car death
By GREG FLYNN - Mississippi State Department of Health
Mon,08/10/26-11:32AM , 427 Reads
JACKSON — During summer months, about two children die of heat stroke in a hot car every week. The Mississippi State Department of Health’s (MSDH) Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies of Mississippi (HM/HB) program is reminding parents to stay vigilant in protecting their children from this preventable tragedy.
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From left, Marion Bedford, Willie Garner and Willie B. Williams are among those named in a state auditor's report for abuse of public funds in Tallahatchie County. (Sun-Sentinel file photos)

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State auditor's annual report cites Tallahatchie County public funds infractions
By CLAY MCFERRIN - Editor and Publisher, Charleston Sun-Sentinel
Fri,08/07/26-10:55AM , 2,783 Reads
When State Auditor Shad White’s office released its state-mandated annual Audit Exceptions Report for fiscal year 2026 last week, it included several reported instances of misspent public funds in Tallahatchie County.
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Expectant mothers encouraged to stay cool this summer to avoid negative outcomes

MSDH stated that exposure to heat during any point in the pregnancy has been attributed to negative impacts for a pregnancy, which can result in pre-term birth, below average birth weight, and potentially stillbirth.