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Jeremy Pittari
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June 19, 2026
UMMC looks to save Greenwood Leflore Hospital from closure by assuming ownership of facility
IHL Senior Associate Commissioner for Finance John Pearce said UMMC intends to utilize the facility to expand healthcare services and create additional training opportunities for students, residents and fellows in the community hospital setting.
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Frank Corder
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June 11, 2026
Insurance Commissioner threatens to pull licenses of over 70 producers after scheduled hearings
The announcement from the Mississippi Insurance Department comes amid the Trump administration's push to crack down on waste, fraud and abuse in government social programs. Mississippi Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney said his office has been quietly investigating this for about a year.
Healthcare
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Frank Corder
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June 5, 2026
Report: Improper ACA enrollments in Mississippi could cost taxpayers over $600 million
A study from Paragon Health Institute says Mississippi has the highest proportion of ACA enrollees with unknown race or ethnicity in 2026 of any state in their analysis, "a sign that enrollment intermediaries may be signing up people without their knowledge or consent."
Healthcare
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Jeremy Pittari
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June 5, 2026
Lawmakers question Rural Health Transformation director on program’s transparency
Mississippi has nearly $205 million for the first budget period of a five-year grant through the federal Rural Health Transformation Program established in the One Big Beautiful Bill.
Healthcare
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Jeremy Pittari
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June 2, 2026
Restored emergency services in Smith County cares for over 3,200 patients in first year
Grant funds through the Health Resources and Services Administration assisted in returning emergency care to Smith County where none had been available for decades as well as in the renovation of Covington County Hospital.
Healthcare
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Jeremy Pittari
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May 29, 2026
Joint legislative committee discusses Mississippi’s Rural Health Transformation Program
Lawmakers were told that Mississippi was one of only two states in the nation where the governor's office had a role in administering the program. Lawmakers plan to reconvene next week to hear from the state's project director.
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Jeremy Pittari
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May 28, 2026
Despite drop in latest public health emergency preparedness ranking, Mississippi’s State Health Officer remains confident
"In terms of my heartburn level for emergency preparedness at the state level, I don't have very much," Dr. Daniel Edney said. "It's just one of the things that we've always done really well in Mississippi."
Healthcare
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Jeremy Pittari
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May 20, 2026
CMS places moratorium on new hospice, home health providers nationwide
The moratorium is slated to last six months and will cease the establishment of new hospice and home health agencies across the country, including in Mississippi, as the agency investigates potential fraud.
Healthcare
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Mark Sherman, Associated Press
, Ali Swenson, Associated Press
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May 19, 2026
Supreme Court rejects appeals from drug manufacturers over Medicare price negotiations
So far, the government has negotiated prices for 25 prescription drugs covered by Medicare, including the massively popular GLP-1 weight-loss and diabetes drugs.
Healthcare
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Jeremy Pittari
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May 18, 2026
SCOTUS order not expected to affect Mississippi’s new anti-abortion pill law
"Our legislation was carefully written to prohibit the unlawful sale, transfer, distribution, or prescribing of abortion-inducing drugs for the purpose of ending an unborn life in Mississippi," said State Rep. Celeste Hurst.
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Clara Turnage
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May 14, 2026
Ole Miss study links teen depression with higher substance use rates
Although the public has grown more aware of mental health challenges in recent years, resources for adolescents are lacking, said Andrew Yockey, a University of Mississippi assistant professor of public health.
Healthcare
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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.
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Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press
, Michelle L. Price, Associated Press
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September 10, 2026
Trump wants to make this midterm year ‘special’ to avoid losing Republican control of Congress
News
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Jeremy Pittari
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September 10, 2026
Redistricting hearing at Alcorn State draws support for continued use of racially gerrymandered legislative, congressional districts
News
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Frank Corder
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September 10, 2026
General Atomics announced second expansion this year, bringing 125 more jobs to Shannon
Business
Business
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Frank Corder
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September 10, 2026
C Spire expanding fiber network with new high-capacity corridor between Jackson and Olive Branch
Business
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Frank Corder
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September 9, 2026
Mayo Clinic Laboratories investing $30 million, creating 234 jobs in Southaven
Business
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Frank Corder
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September 3, 2026
Mississippi middle of the pack in State Tax Competitiveness Index
Culture
Culture
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Brett Martel, Associated Press
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September 10, 2026
SEC not expected to vote on LSU’s membership this week, AP source says
Culture
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Susan Marquez
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September 10, 2026
Pumpkin spice lattes are back
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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September 10, 2026
Welcome at His table
Opinion
Opinion
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Merle Flowers
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September 10, 2026
Mississippi does not have pharmacies to spare
Opinion
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Grant Callen
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September 10, 2026
What I’m looking for in Mississippi’s next governor
Opinion
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Delbert Hosemann
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September 9, 2026
Senator Cochran was right on timber
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