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A hearing called by state Sen. Doug Davis has the potential to lead to massive restructuring of the state's university system.

A hearing called by state Sen. Doug Davis has the potential to lead to massive restructuring of the state's university system.

A Sunday morning single-car accident claimed the life of a Nettleton woman and sent another to the hospital.

By Galen Holley Daily Journal For two men so close in age, the Rev. George Pulliam, 65, and the Rev.

Some hospitals and nursing homes could shut down, doctors could stop seeing patients and thousands of health- care workers could lose their jobs statewide, according to providers responding to $375 million in ...

BY SHEENA BARNETT Daily Journal TUPELO - Black permanent markers were a hot item Sunday afternoon at The Mall at Barnes Crossing.

Despite Bryant's optimism, legislators don't appear ready to strike a compromise now.

BY SHEENA BARNETT Daily Journal PLANTERSVILLE - Chances are you know Noel Shumpert.

Literacy for all students is a major concern throughout the United States. Research indicates that too many students enter high school reading far below grade level and lacking the necessary math skills to be ...

Published on 6/17/2008 Written by Scott Harper Two big festivals in Georgetown County will be held on the same day next week.

BY GINNA PARSONS Daily Journal TUPELO - Chicken. Just the thought of it brings back a powerful memory for LaWanda Rausch of Plantersville.

During recent debate in the Mississippi House about whether to increase the tax on cigarettes or levy a hospital patient tax to fund the $90 million deficit in the Division of Medicaid, Rep.

Past Medicaid deficits where governors did not make cuts Year Amount 1991 $12.8 million 2002 $137.8 million 2003 $40 million 2004 $50 million 2005 $268 million 2008 $75.3 million By Bobby Harrison Daily Journal ...

Lawmakers will continue discussions on ways to fund Medicaid when they return for the special session Tuesday.

Quotable quotes from the first 2008 special session of the Mississippi Legislature: 'I remember an old man selling puppies one year at $1 each.

By Ginna Parsons Daily Journal When Margaret and Tommy Thompson moved into their Pinecrest Drive home 13 years ago, there wasn't much to speak of in the yard.

Lawmakers returned to the State Capitol looking to pass important legislation and finish their work for this special session.

JACKSON - Gov. Haley Barbour is asking the Mississippi House and Senate to approve a complicated new formula to plug a $90 million hole in the Medicaid budget, but some lawmakers want detailed information about ...

Rural Healthcare Developers Inc. has completed its purchase of the Humphreys County Memorial Hospital in Belzoni, the company said today. via The Clarion-Ledger

“I think this year is a good example of a group of artists helping each other. It says a lot about the festival and the community.”

PHOTO: Deste Lee Mackenzie Butler of Saltillo performs during the 2008 Showcase of Winners as part of he 37th annual GumTree Festival in downtown Tupelo. via Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal