Healthcare

Healthcare | Jeremy Pittari , Russ Latino •

February 2, 2025

Pharmacy benefit managers under Legislature’s microscope

Legislation that requires data be collected and shared on how much money PBMs earn in rebates from drug manufacturers passed the House, awaits action in Senate.

Healthcare | Jeremy Pittari •

January 31, 2025

House proposes changes to Mississippi CON laws with goal of improving medical access, reducing regulatory burden

Birthing centers, chemical dependency facilities, and more could be exempted from CON under the legislation approved by a bipartisan vote in the House this week.

Healthcare | Jeremy Pittari •

January 28, 2025

House revises presumptive Medicaid eligibility for pregnant women to align with federal guidelines

A 2024 Mississippi law is being revised to remove the requirement that women show proof of income, as directed by the federal government.

Healthcare | Jeremy Pittari •

January 16, 2025

Lawmakers hear how recent law changes have affected civil commitment processes

Two bills now in play are reducing bottlenecks in the criminal justice system, legislators told.

Healthcare | Jeremy Pittari •

January 9, 2025

State Dept. of Health approves changes to certain CON requirements, details seasonal infections

State Health Officer Dr. Daniel Edney provided the department updates in during a Mississippi State Board of Health meeting this week.

Healthcare | Jeremy Pittari •

December 6, 2024

State Health Officer concerned with Mississippi’s mortality rate

Dr. Daniel Edney recently told lawmakers that while he's concerned with Mississippians' life expectancy, there are bright spots in the state, such as a decline in infant deaths.

News

News | Frank Corder •

May 13, 2026

Governor Reeves rescinding special session call intended to redistrict state Supreme Court lines

News | Paul Wiseman, Associated Press •

May 13, 2026

Producer prices shot up 6%, adding to pressure on companies to raise prices for customers

News | Daniel Tyson •

May 13, 2026

Mississippi honors its fallen law enforcement officers and their families

Business

Business | Frank Corder •

May 12, 2026

M&M Bank’s Legear named chair of Atlanta Fed’s Community Depository Institutions Advisory Council

Business | Frank Corder •

May 11, 2026

Lockers Manufacturing announces $9.7 million expansion in Batesville

Business | Frank Corder •

April 23, 2026

Mississippi companies invited to participate in 2026 Southeastern U.S.–Canadian Provinces Conference

Culture

Culture | Marilyn Tinnin •

May 13, 2026

Pickenpaugh Pottery: A family business, not a factory

Culture | Alistair Begg •

May 13, 2026

Knowing God

Culture | Chris Burrows, Associated Press •

May 12, 2026

After a court win and first spring practice as Ole Miss’ No. 1 QB, Chambliss is ready to recharge

Opinion

Opinion | Sid Salter •

May 13, 2026

Remembering the legacies of former GOP Gov. Kirk Fordice and First Lady Pat Fordice

Opinion | Trey Dellinger •

May 11, 2026

New Mississippi abortion pill law protects women

Opinion | Russ Latino •

May 8, 2026

Something for everyone to hate in the redistricting debate