An estimated $166 million would be raised each year, if the price per pack of cigarettes went up $1.50.

Doctors and health professionals are advising Mississippians to avoid eating romaine lettuce. MPB's Ashley Norwood reports on an ongoing E.coli outbreak.

More than 10,000 Mississippians are living with autism, according to the University of Mississippi Medical Center. MPB's Ashley Norwood reports on technology's role in helping them communicate with the rest of the world.

The task force is comprised of mental health providers on the state and local levels.

Advocates are asking more Mississippians to consider becoming foster parents.

Advocates across Mississippi are trying to improve access to a free after-school supper program for low-income children.

The federal government wants Mississippians' input on marijuana.

Advocates for eliminating poverty are commemorating the 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King's Poor People's Campaign.

Mississippi health experts say the number of children using e-cigarettes and vaping is rising despite years of working to reduce tobacco use.