Posted: 10:34 AM Mississippi and federal officials are trying to promote a program that allows those who receive government assistance to purchase healthy food from local growers.

Updated: 5:45 PM Kipling Water Association #2 in Kemper County has issued a boil water notice.

Updated: 7:31 PM The blood supply for east Mississippi and west Alabama has been greatly supported by donations from members of the military.

Updated: 1:10 AM The effects of outdoor heat can reach further than you might think. For your health, it's a good idea for all of us to stay well-hydrated.

Updated: 8:07 PM There is a continuing need for blood donations at United Blood Services in Meridian. It's taking steps to try to meet the need.

Updated: 4:09 PM Dealing with health problems, separation anxiety and financial difficulties can create even more issues for older citizens. Those around them need to know the symptoms, so they can better help their loved ones.

Updated: 7:22 PM The onset of hot weather typically means an increase of heat-related emergency calls. Care should be taken both outside and inside.

Updated: 9:55 AM The town of Stonewall has issued a boil water notice due to a water main break.

Posted: 12:54 PM A boil water notice will be in effect for water customers in the town of DeKalb, starting Tuesday.

Updated: 10:58 PM Rush and Anderson hospitals will both soon be smoke-free and tobacco-free. Riley Hospital took this step earlier.

Updated: 7:16 PM Awards were presented Tuesday in York to individuals who participated in "Scaleback Alabama".

Updated: 10:42 AM Safe Heart Health Screens travels the state of Mississippi to administer a series of tests that check for serious health problems.

Updated: 5:01 PM As part of National Hospital Week, Rush Hospital inducted four new members into the Rush Hall of Fame.

Updated: 11:12 AM A boil water notice was lifted Monday for some residents of Meridian.

Updated: 7:27 PM Every 12 minutes a new name is added to the national transplant waiting list. An average of 18 people will die before organs are available to save them.

Updated: 7:37 PM A section of Highway 11 South in Meridian is under a Boil Water Notice that began Friday afternoon.

Updated: 7:13 PM Harmony Water Association #4 has lifted its precautionary boil water notice for customers.

Updated: 7:33 PM The boil water notice for the Bonita Lakes area of Meridian has been lifted.

Updated: 2:27 PM Being both mentally and physically fit is important, especially as we age.

Updated: 7:27 PM Pollen is making its presence abundantly clear in Mississippi and Alabama, along with the rest of the nation.

Updated: 5:38 PM Uterine Artery Embolization is an option for women who have fibroid tumors. In the U.S., up to a third of the female population will have fibroids at some time.

Posted: 12:20 PM The Mississippi Department of Health is reporting the state's second confirmed human case of West Nile virus this year.

Updated: 7:28 PM Work is set to begin later this week on a brand new hospital for Kemper County, to be named after the late John C. Stennis.

Updated: 3:45 PM The Meridian Housing Authority will mark National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day with an informational forum Mar. 10.

Updated: 1:35 PM The Mississippi Department of Health reports the state's first confirmed case of West Nile virus this year.