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Jeremy Pittari
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April 29, 2026
Governor Reeves announces new Rural Health Transformation Program Office
The office will act as the hub for coordination of the state's rural health transformation plan. Richard Grimes has been named the office's project manager.
Healthcare
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Jeremy Pittari
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April 27, 2026
Insurance Commissioner working to provide short-term health policy options to Mississippians
"It's a good option for people that don't want to buy from Blue Cross Blue Shield or somebody that sells an individual policy that's extremely high," Commissioner Mike Chaney said.
Healthcare
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Jeremy Pittari
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April 10, 2026
Miss. Dept. of Health outlines upcoming fiscal year budget
State Health Officer Dr. Daniel Edney said in the two years prior, the Legislature provided an increase. He expressed his appreciation in the agency receiving receive level funding in the coming fiscal year.
Healthcare
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Jeremy Pittari
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April 10, 2026
Mississippi moves up to 48th in national health rankings
"I told y'all before, I've never been so proud of being 49th," State Health Officer Dr. Daniel Edney told the State Board of Health of Mississippi moving up from 50th in the U.S. "And I'm sure mighty proud of being 48th, but we're 48th and rising."
Healthcare
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Daniel Tyson
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March 30, 2026
Lawmakers approve tax credits for contributions to rural Mississippi hospitals
State Senator Lane Taylor believes the bill could help struggling rural hospitals as many are facing financial hardships.
Healthcare
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Jeremy Pittari
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March 30, 2026
State funding for Mississippi Medicaid tops $1 billion
Lawmakers agreed to a 16% increase in state funding for the social welfare healthcare program. The Division of Medicaid had requested an increase of $390 million.
Healthcare
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Jeremy Pittari
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March 27, 2026
Governor vetoes “Right to Try Medical Cannabis Act” over allowance for out-of-state residents
Governor Tate Reeves also vetoed another medical cannabis-related bill that would have extended the time between caregiver background checks, among other provisions.
Healthcare
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Frank Corder
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March 26, 2026
Edney increasingly an unlikely choice as White House delays naming new CDC Director
The Mississippi State Health Officer's public stance championing the importance of vaccinations and childhood immunizations would appear to be at odds with Health Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr.
Healthcare
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Jeremy Pittari
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March 18, 2026
Lawmakers send Right to Try Medical Cannabis Act, Ibogaine clinical trials to governor
The Mississippi House of Representatives voted to concur on the measures Tuesday after the bills returned from the Senate.
Healthcare
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Jeremy Pittari
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March 12, 2026
Speaker says House will review Senate PBM changes “through the lens of seeking relief for independent pharmacists”
Speaker Jason White said the House's initial concern is the removal of the anti-steering language, which has long been requested by independent pharmacists.
Healthcare
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Frank Corder
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March 10, 2026
Business Alliance urges Senators to oppose PBM reform amendment
The Mississippi Business Alliance warns lawmakers that mandating high dispensing fees will contribute to already skyrocketing health care costs.
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Jeremy Pittari
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March 6, 2026
Senate removes steering prohibition from PBM reform bill
State Senator Rita Parks said concessions were made to ensure the regulation of PBMs stays with the Board of Pharmacy.
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Paul Wiseman, Associated Press
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May 13, 2026
Producer prices shot up 6%, adding to pressure on companies to raise prices for customers
News
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Daniel Tyson
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May 13, 2026
Mississippi honors its fallen law enforcement officers and their families
News
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Associated Press
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May 13, 2026
U.S. Air Force training jet from Mississippi crashes in Alabama, pilots eject safely
Business
Business
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Frank Corder
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May 12, 2026
M&M Bank’s Legear named chair of Atlanta Fed’s Community Depository Institutions Advisory Council
Business
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Frank Corder
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May 11, 2026
Lockers Manufacturing announces $9.7 million expansion in Batesville
Business
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Frank Corder
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April 23, 2026
Mississippi companies invited to participate in 2026 Southeastern U.S.–Canadian Provinces Conference
Culture
Culture
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Marilyn Tinnin
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May 13, 2026
Pickenpaugh Pottery: A family business, not a factory
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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May 13, 2026
Knowing God
Culture
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Chris Burrows, Associated Press
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May 12, 2026
After a court win and first spring practice as Ole Miss’ No. 1 QB, Chambliss is ready to recharge
Opinion
Opinion
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Sid Salter
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May 13, 2026
Remembering the legacies of former GOP Gov. Kirk Fordice and First Lady Pat Fordice
Opinion
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Trey Dellinger
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May 11, 2026
New Mississippi abortion pill law protects women
Opinion
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Russ Latino
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May 8, 2026
Something for everyone to hate in the redistricting debate
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