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Jeremy Pittari
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February 6, 2026
House passes two medical cannabis-related bills onto Senate
One measure would extend the validity of medical cannabis cards while another would create the "Right to Try Medical Cannabis Act."
Healthcare
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Ali Swenson, Associated Press
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February 6, 2026
Trump administration launches TrumpRx website for discounted drugs
The website is set up as a facilitator, pointing Americans to drugmakers’ direct-to-consumer websites, where they can make purchases. It also provides coupons to use at pharmacies.
Healthcare
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Jeremy Pittari
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January 27, 2026
House committee backs bill that may lead to more conditions added to medical cannabis list
The committee also passed a bill that could expedite the release of a deceased loved one from a hospital.
Healthcare
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Jeremy Pittari
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January 21, 2026
House committee aims to allow clinical trials of psychedelic drug to treat PTSD, addiction withdrawals
The drug is currently classified as a Schedule I controlled substance in the United States, leading those seeking treatment to seek care out of the country.
Healthcare
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Jeremy Pittari
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January 9, 2026
Certificate of Need reform bill vetoed by Governor back before lawmakers
State Rep. Samuel Creekmore believes he has the cooperation from the Senate needed to send the bill back to the governor's desk minus the provisions that caused the veto.
Healthcare
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Jeremy Pittari
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December 29, 2025
Mississippi’s Rural Healthcare Transformation Program application results in approval of more than $200 million
The funding is expected to address lack of access to healthcare and staffing shortages in Mississippi.
Healthcare
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Fatima Hussein, Associated Press
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December 23, 2025
Medicaid paid more than $207 million for dead people. A new law could help fix that
The inspector general report, released Tuesday, suggests that a new mandate in Republicans’ One Big Beautiful Bill could help reduce these kind of payments.
Healthcare
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Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press
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December 11, 2025
Senate rejects extension of health care subsidies as costs are set to rise for millions of Americans
Senators on Thursday rejected a Democratic bill to extend the subsidies for three years and a Republican alternative that would have created new health savings accounts.
Healthcare
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Jeremy Pittari
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December 10, 2025
Obesity, Medicaid and SNAP among topics discussed by Senate Study Committee on Women, Children and Families
Obesity is still playing a large part in the negative health outcomes for women, babies and children in Mississippi. And state agencies are working through changes to federal welfare programs.
Healthcare
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Jeremy Pittari
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December 5, 2025
AI could enhance rural healthcare delivery, but concerns linger with the emerging technology
Experts express concern over a lack of transparency in the types of data being used to develop the technology as well as the need for unbiased algorithms.
Healthcare
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Frank Corder
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December 3, 2025
Narcan vending machine coming to Singing River Gulfport Hospital
The new vending machine will be available 24/7 and is provided at no cost to those using it.
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Daniel Tyson
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December 3, 2025
Mississippi anesthesiologist says safety, not speed is important in delivering anesthesia services
Dr. Tyler Stout is asking legislators to consider preventing insurance companies from setting time limits on anesthesiologists when providing services to patients.
News
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Mike Stobbe, Associated Press
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February 6, 2026
U.S. births dropped last year, suggesting the 2024 uptick was short-lived
News
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Frank Corder
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February 6, 2026
Mississippi Senators want FEMA to halt implementation of Biden-era NFIP Risk Rating system
News
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Frank Corder
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February 6, 2026
Karman Space and Defense acquires Gulfport’s Seemann Composites, Material Sciences
Business
Business
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Frank Corder
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February 3, 2026
Siemens Energy investing up to $300 million in new high-voltage switchgear facility in Mississippi
Business
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Frank Corder
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January 27, 2026
Nike announces layoffs in Mississippi, Tennessee
Business
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Frank Corder
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January 20, 2026
SouthWorth acquires Mississippi-based American Furniture Manufacturing
Culture
Culture
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Matt Friedeman
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February 8, 2026
The definition of “Real Talent”
Culture
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Susan Marquez
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February 6, 2026
Southern Miss Coca-Cola Classic Rodeo returns to Hattiesburg February 6-7
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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February 6, 2026
Peace in the chaos
Opinion
Opinion
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Grace Breazeale
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February 4, 2026
The Weight They Carry: Life as a teacher in Mississippi
Opinion
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Corey DeAngelis
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February 4, 2026
Mississippi Senate betrays families
Opinion
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Sid Salter
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February 4, 2026
Talented Guy Hovis orchestrated a memorable Neshoba County Fair day in 2000
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