FDA’s new warning about GLP-1s and blindness explained
“The FDA is making this warning out of an abundance of caution” | Doctors still aren’t sure how these drugs could have this effect on the body.
Tanker collides with riverboat on Mississippi River at Port of New Orleans
A news release issued by the Port of New Orleans said the American Cruise Lines’ American Heritage riverboat was docked at the port when it was struck by the Atlantic Asphalt tanker.
Ridgeland firefighters respond to restaurant fire
RIDGELAND, Miss. (WJTV) – Ridgeland firefighters responded to a large fire at a restaurant. The fire occurred at McB’s Bar & Grill on Lake Harbour Drive on November 13, 2026. There’s no word on any injuries at this time. The...
Secretary of State Watson faces criticism over Mississippi election management mishaps
Republican Secretary of State Michael Watson is facing criticism from voting rights advocates and lawmakers after his office applied error-filled consumer credit data to voter rolls, a move that led to a high number of Mississippians having to cast affidavit...
Manchester United hires Mauricio Pochettino, who tearfully leaves US job to revive former power
Mauricio Pochettino has been hired as Manchester United’s head coach, agreeing to leave his job with the U.S. national team.
With measles surging, the US is likely to lose ‘elimination’ status. Vaccines offer best hope
Measles is spreading in the U.S. at a pace not seen in over three decades, and the U.S. is on track to lose the “measles elimination” status it achieved 26 years ago.
Alex Murdaugh wants murder indictments dismissed, saying agent lied to grand jury
Murdaugh is facing a retrial on the murder charges after the South Carolina Supreme Court threw out his convictions and life sentence.
Pedestrian injured after being hit by vehicle in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson police are investigating after a pedestrian was hit by a vehicle. The incident occurred near McDowell Road and Robinson Road Extension in Jackson on November 13, 2026. Medical personnel were seen loading the victim into...
Rust College, ERDC to celebrate partnership Nov. 18 in Vicksburg
Vicksburg Daily News – VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — Rust College will join the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) for a special Educational Partnership Agreement (EPA) Signing, and Recognition Ceremony on Wednesday, Nov. 18, beginning at 9 a.m., at ERDCWERX...
Widely used diabetes drug may offer unexpected health benefit
For decades, doctors have relied on metformin to help people with type 2 diabetes manage their blood sugar. Now, new research suggests the widely prescribed drug may offer benefits beyond blood sugar control. Researchers at Stanford University found that adults...