Nunnelee to have brain surgery Monday
A Republican congressman from north Mississippi is scheduled for surgery Monday to remove a small mass found on his brain.
Lowndes County hospital fund investment continues rise
The gain on Lowndes County’s $30 million hospital fund investment continues to grow.
Nunnelee out of hospital but faces brain surgery
A Republican congressman from north Mississippi is out of a Washington hospital but says he faces surgery later for a small mass found on his brain.
Spice sends four to hospital in Clay County
Clay County Sheriff Eddie Scott said within the last two weeks, four people have sought treatment at the North Mississippi Medical Center in West Point after taking spice, a synthetic marijuana made of herbs that have been sprayed with chemicals.
Rep. Nunnelee hospitalized in Washington
Mississippi Congressman Alan Nunnelee is in a Washington, D.C., hospital after initially suffering nausea and fatigue.
Search continues for missing Louisville boy
A bright, cloudless sky Tuesday morning provided a stark contrast to the debris-littered streets of Louisville.
Louisville doctor clings to patient in terrifying tug-of-war
As a last-second pivot positioned Winston Medical Center directly in the path of an EF-4 tornado Monday, long-time emergency room physician Mike Henry began running through his unit and warning patients to immediately hunker down and take cover.
Afghan hospital guard kills three American doctors
An Afghan security guard opened fire on a group of foreign doctors at a Kabul hospital this morning, killing three American physicians and wounding a U.S. nurse, officials said.
Man avoids $525 fine for refill at VA
A man who faced a $525 fine for refilling an 89-cent drink at a Veterans Affairs hospital apparently will get off with a warning.
Spanish man enters comatose state after pot cake
A university student in Spain’s capital went into a comatose state early Sunday after he ate a birthday cake baked with marijuana, while nine others were also hospitalized, officials said.
County gained $765K in 3 months from hospital sale investments
Trustees of Lowndes County’s $30 million hospital sale fund officially handed off $15 million apiece to two financial firms in October to manage and invest the money.
Hospital considers judge’s order on pregnant woman
Hospital executives in North Texas were conferring Saturday with the district attorney’s office to determine their next step following a judge’s ruling that they must disconnect life support for a pregnant, brain-dead woman, according to a hospital official.
Officer Joseph Maher released from the hospital
Tupelo officer Joseph Maher who was shot while trying to stop a bank robber last week, has been released from the hospital.
Barbara Bush remains hospitalized in Houston
Former first lady Barbara Bush remains hospitalized with a respiratory-related issue, but her condition hasn’t changed, a spokesman for her husband’s office said Wednesday.
Strep scorecard might help tell if you need a doctor
WASHINGTON — Debating whether to seek a strep test for that sore throat? One day there could be an app for that: Researchers are developing
Our view: State of health care should prompt closer look at hospital sale
This might be an excellent time to sell a hospital, if you happen to have one.
Natchez hospital looks for bidder
NATCHEZ — Natchez Regional Medical Center will seek a “stalking horse” bid in which a potential buyer makes an initial offer to set the floor
Our view: Harry’s persistence
His diplomatic skills are often compared with those of Attila the Hun. He is not always averse to airing personal disputes in the public arena. He can come off as unyielding, even obstinate.
But those quirks should not obscure one thing we have come to know about Lowndes County District 1 Supervisor Harry Sanders: He gets things done.
Mandela discharged from hospital, returns home
JOHANNESBURG — Nelson Mandela went home in an ambulance on Sunday after nearly three months in a hospital that became the focus of a global
VA opens clinic for female veterans in Jackson
JACKSON — The face of the country’s military has changed over the years with more diversity than ever before. On Monday, the G.V. “Sonny” Montgomery