Healthcare

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 | Jeremy Pittari •

June 22, 2026

Enrollment at Ole Miss breaking records, Chancellor Boyce tells IHL Board

News | Frank Corder •

June 22, 2026

PERS needs additional funding “more in line with actuarial recommendations,” executive director tells lawmakers

News | Frank Corder •

June 22, 2026

New Starkville High School being constructed on Mississippi State campus

Business

Business | Frank Corder •

June 17, 2026

Gould Industries locating in southwest Mississippi

Business | Frank Corder •

June 16, 2026

U.S. Army contracts with General Atomics for long-range maneuvering projectile program

Business | Frank Corder •

June 10, 2026

NPL Construction locating fabrication, manufacturing operations in Greenwood

Culture

Culture | Robert St. John •

June 22, 2026

The community cafe

Culture | Alistair Begg •

June 22, 2026

Majestic surrender

Culture | Matt Friedeman •

June 21, 2026

Remembering Dad this Father’s Day

Opinion

Opinion | Russ Latino •

June 19, 2026

Dads Matter

Opinion | Hunter Estes •

June 19, 2026

Mississippians with Down syndrome are worth defending

Opinion | Gregory Kiley •

June 18, 2026

How China attacks U.S. interests in Mississippi