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Fri, 04/30/2021 – 15:49pm | By: Theresa Stewart The University of Southern Mississippi and River Parishes Community College have entered into an agreement for an Applied Technology BAS degree. This agreement establishes a transferable pathway for RPCC students to become eligible for direct admission into USM.  USM and RPCC officials took part in the signing …

This week, 378 vaccine providers across the state will receive very limited doses of COVID vaccine. These providers — including 112 chain pharmacies, 127 independent pharmacies, 52 hospitals, 15 community health centers (including 13 federally qualified health centers, or FQHCs), 6 rural health clinics (RHCs), 28 public health providers and 38 other healthcare sites — represent …

Historically, communities of faith overcome obstacles together. Many Valley churches of all faiths are crossing their latest hurdle — finding ways to worship while buildings are closed due to the novel coronavirus outbreak — both alone and together thanks to modern technology. “Regular life and ministry have been disrupted by the coronavirus and we’re adjusting,” said …

As the outside world shifts to make way for life in the age of the coronavirus, so too have Catholic parishes. Events are canceled. Masses are canceled. Bible studies are canceled. Public liturgies are canceled. So, pastors and their staff across the Archdiocese of Portland are making efforts to reach their flocks through nontraditional means. …