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4 hours ago
- Health
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UMMC expands health care access with UMMC Madison
CANTON, Miss. (WJTV) – The University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) acquired Merit Health Madison, which now operates as UMMC Madison. With 67 licensed beds, officials said the Canton-based hospital will expand UMMC's mission to deliver high-quality, accessible care to more Mississippians while providing additional training opportunities for future health care providers. Lyme-disease isn't the only tick-borne threat. Doctors warn these other diseases are spreading 'As Mississippi's only academic medical center, we must continue to be focused on our three-part mission to educate the next generation of health care providers, conduct impactful research and deliver accessible high-quality health care,' said Dr. LouAnn Woodward, vice chancellor of health affairs. 'Every decision we make is rooted in our mission.' The acquisition was finalized May 1. As the full owner, UMMC will integrate the facility more closely into its academic and health care system. UMMC Madison will continue to provide a wide range of community hospital services, including emergency services, medical-surgical care, ICU, pulmonology, pathology, cardiology, radiology, neurology, nephrology, general surgery and GI services. The hospital will operate as a community hospital. UMMC Madison will also become a training site for medical students, residents and fellows, who will have the opportunity to learn at a community hospital. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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4 hours ago
- Entertainment
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MSU Riley Center's 2025-26 season features six concerts
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WJTV) – Mississippi State's Riley Center for Education and Performing Arts announced the 2025-26 Fall and Winter Performing Arts Series. The six-concert season begins in August and runs through January 2026. All performances will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Riley Center's restored Victorian theater. 'Each artist brings a unique energy to the stage, promising unforgettable experiences for our audiences,' said Morgan Dudley, Riley Center director. 'This season celebrates not only the power of performance but also the continued growth of the MSU Riley Center as a premier destination for the performing arts in Mississippi and beyond.' Tony Awards draw best audience in 6 years for CBS Season tickets for the upcoming series are now on sale, with prices ranging from $215 to $600 for VIP seating. Current ticketholders must renew by June 27 to retain their existing seats. Beginning June 23, patrons can create custom 'Build-Your-Own' mini packages by selecting three or more shows. Individual tickets go on sale to the general public June 30, with prices varying by artist and seat location. Details of this year's scheduled performances include: Band of Heathens Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025 | 7:30 p.m. Tickets $25 to $45 Marshall Tucker Band Thursday, August 14, 2025 | 7:30 p.m. Tickets $40 to $95 Leela James Saturday, August 23, 2025 | 7:30 p.m. Tickets $25 to $55 Randy Travis: More Life Tour Thursday, September 25, 2025 | 7:30 p.m. Tickets $35 to $115 Straight No Chaser: Holiday Road Tour Thursday, October 23, 2025 | 7:30 p.m. Tickets $25 to $95 Leslie Odom Jr.: The Christmas Tour Tuesday, December 16, 2025 | 7:30 p.m. Tickets $55 to $125 Kansas Friday, January 30, 2026 | 7:30 p.m. Tickets $35 to $115 To purchase tickets and for more information, visit call 601-696-2200, or visit the MSU Riley Center Box Office, 2200 Fifth St., in the heart of historic downtown Meridian. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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5 hours ago
- Business
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Grand opening of first Mississippi Buc-ee's draws huge crowd
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – The first Buc-ee's in Mississippi opened on June 9 to a lot of fanfare. 'It's amazing. I love being able to come up here 15 minutes from my house, instead of having to drive one hour and something over to Foley. So, it's great to have this here now,' said Ava Graham, a customer. Mississippi Lottery makes May 2025 transfer to state The travel center is located off of Interstate 10 and is one of the largest in the nation. It spans 74,000-square feet, 126 gas pumps, 24 EV charging stations and 165 toilets. It's an ideal stop for travelers heading to the beach, coastal casinos or nearby New Orleans. The big draw on Monday was the food. Crowded lined up for brisket, fudge and Beaver Nuggets. Beyond the buzz, Buc-ee's is also a boost to the local economy, creating more than 200 full time jobs. 'It's going to be a great thing here for the people of Hancock and Harrison County, for sure. We definitely needed just a little bit of freshness when it comes to the job market here. So, this is a great thing,' said one customer. The travel center still has job openings for cashiers, deli workers, maintenance staff and more. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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8 hours ago
- Politics
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ACLU, partners file lawsuit challenging Mississippi's DEI ban
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A federal lawsuit had been filed against the Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning (IHL), Mississippi Community College Board, Mississippi State Board of Education, and the Mississippi Charter School Authorizer Board. The lawsuit, filed by ACLU of Mississippi, Mississippi Center for Justice, Badat Legal and Quinn, Connor, Weaver, Davies & Rouco LLP, the challenges the constitutionality of House Bill 1193 of the 2025 legislative session. With budget approved, Mississippi lawmakers look ahead to 2026 session According to the complaint, House Bill 1193 violates the First and Fourteenth Amendments to the Constitution by imposing the state government's preferred views on matters of public concern – like race, gender and sexuality – on students, educators and families across Mississippi and censoring contrary views. The complaint also alleges that some of the provisions of the law are vague and contradictory that students and educators do not know what they can and cannot do at school. 'Members of the Mississippi Legislature may very well be incapable of having productive discussions on race, gender, or our state's history. That doesn't mean our educators and students aren't up to handling difficult conversations,' said Jarvis Dortch, executive director of the ACLU of Mississippi. 'The First Amendment protects the right to share ideas, including teachers' and students' right to receive and exchange knowledge. Open and honest dialogue benefits all students and, if given a try, it would benefit the Mississippi Legislature.' 250609_complaint_challenging_ms_dei_law_final_0Download Plaintiffs allege that the law, which was passed to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), would ban teachers and students from discussing slavery, the Civil War, various forms of discrimination in the past and present, the civil rights movement, the women's suffrage and women's rights movements and the LGBTQ rights movement. Plaintiffs asked the federal court in Jackson find various provisions of the law to be unconstitutional in violation of the First and Fourteenth Amendment rights of the plaintiffs and to issue a preliminary injunction to prevent the law from being enforced, followed later by a permanent injunction. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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8 hours ago
- General
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Mississippi receives its highest-ranking ever in KIDS COUNT report
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Mississippi's education ranking has climbed to 16th in the nation, according to the 2025 KIDS COUNT Data Book. This is the state's highest-ranking ever. KIDS COUNT ranked Mississippi 30th in education in 2024, 32nd in 2023 and 39th in 2022. The state was ranked 48th in 2014. Over the past decade, the statewide graduation rate has risen from 75% to 89.2%, higher than the national average. USM launches Mississippi Center for Apprenticeships and Residency in Education The 2025 KIDS COUNT Data Book is a 50-state report of data developed by the Annie E. Casey Foundation, analyzing how children and youth are faring across the nation. Each year, the Data Book presents national and state data from 16 indicators in four domains — economic well-being, education, health, and family and community factors — and ranks the states according to how children are faring overall. Mississippi ranks 48th in overall child well-being. 'Mississippi's momentum in education is the result of strong policies and dedicated, effective educators,' said Dr. Lance Evans, state superintendent of education. 'Our students' achievements have made the state a national leader in improving academic outcomes. I am tremendously proud that our national ranking for education has steadily climbed from 48th in 2014 to 16th in 2025. Mississippi students have proven once again that there is no limit to what they can accomplish with the strong support of Mississippi educators.' The Children's Foundation of Mississippi (CFM) works with the national KIDS COUNT Data Center and produces an annual Mississippi KIDS COUNT Factbook. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
