Healthcare

Healthcare | Tom Murphy, Associated Press •

August 25, 2025

Expect health insurance prices to rise next year, brokers and experts say

Price changes could be especially stark in individual coverage marketplaces, where insurers also are predicting the end of some government support that helps people buy coverage.

Healthcare | Jeremy Pittari •

August 13, 2025

Mississippi launches first-of-its-kind youth mental health initiative

CDBG funding totaling $16 million will provide Canopy Anywhere services to 29 school districts in low-to-moderate income areas in Mississippi.

Healthcare | Jeremy Pittari •

July 25, 2025

Public hearing set as Mississippi lawmakers consider the efficacy of Ibogaine

The psychoactive treatment is said to be effective in treating PTSD, trauma and addiction.

Healthcare | Mike Stobbe, Associated Press •

July 24, 2025

The US fertility rate reached a new low in 2024, CDC data shows

The birth rate has been sliding in America for close to two decades as more women are waiting longer to have children or never taking that step at all.

Healthcare | Amanda Seitz, Associated Press , Seung Min Kim, Associated Press , Will Weissert, Associated Press •

May 12, 2025

Trump says he’ll set 30-day deadline for drugmakers to lower the cost of prescription drugs

If a deal is not reached, a new rule will kick in tying the price of what the U.S. pays for medications to lower prices paid by other countries.

Healthcare | Frank Corder •

May 6, 2025

Miss. Dept. of Health says oversight lapses in HIV program grants are unacceptable

MSDH responded to a State Auditor report released Monday showing prevention funds were used on a “Queerceanara," "diva brunches" and more.

Healthcare | Jeremy Pittari •

May 2, 2025

Judge issues temporary restraining order against three PBMs

Good Rx Holdings, Inside Rx LLC and MS CVS Pharmacy LLC are allegedly forcing independent pharmacies to accept discount cards, negatively affecting their profits.

Healthcare | Jeremy Pittari •

April 28, 2025

Efforts to loosen APRN collaborative agreements fall short during 2025 session

State Rep. Samuel Creekmore said he is considering making adjustments to the legislation before he reintroduces a similar bill next session.

Healthcare | Jeremy Pittari •

April 9, 2025

State Board of Health receives update on measles, pertussis cases

Vaccination was cited as the best method to protect children from the contagious diseases.

Healthcare | Jeremy Pittari •

April 7, 2025

CON reform legislation expected to receive Governor’s signature

Additional action to reform certificate of need laws in Mississippi is expected next session.

Healthcare | Jeremy Pittari •

April 1, 2025

Democrat lawmaker kills PBM reform on point of order

While the conference report for HB 1123 was being presented, State Rep. John Hines (D) raised a point of order requiring the bill to be recommitted. The move likely ends the potential of PBM reform this session.

Healthcare | Jeremy Pittari •

March 28, 2025

Governor vetoes bill he says seeks to expand Medicaid in Mississippi

The legislation was sent back to Senate Medicaid Committee for further work on Friday.

News

News | Frank Corder •

September 16, 2025

Mississippi State Crime Lab conducting autopsies of two hanging deaths

News | Jesse Bedayne, Associated Press , Hannah Schoenbaum, Associated Press , John Seewer, Associated Press •

September 16, 2025

Suspect in Kirk killing charged with aggravated murder as prosecutor says DNA found on gun trigger

News | Anne D'Innocenzio, Associated Press •

September 16, 2025

Retail sales up 0.6% in August from July

Business

Business | Lynne Jeter •

September 16, 2025

Port Pascagoula drives $18.3 billion in economic impact for Mississippi

Business | Josh Boak, Associated Press , Suman Naishadham, Associated Press •

September 15, 2025

A framework deal on TikTok has been reached between the US and China

Business | Frank Corder •

September 12, 2025

HII announces partnership with shipyards in multiple states to meet increased demand by U.S. Navy

Culture

Culture | Meredith Biesinger •

September 16, 2025

Step Back in Time: Exploring the Union County Heritage Museum

Culture | Alistair Begg •

September 16, 2025

Remember your Creator

Culture | Parrish Alford •

September 15, 2025

Mississippi’s Big 3 have big weekend in Oxford, Starkville and Hattiesburg

Opinion

Opinion | Kimberly Ross •

September 16, 2025

Reaction to Charlie Kirk’s assassination is a moral red line

Opinion | Jere Nash •

September 15, 2025

Nash reflects on the implementation of Mississippi’s statewide public education system

Opinion | Kimberly Ross •

September 11, 2025

Healthcare

Expect health insurance prices to rise next year, brokers and experts say

Mississippi launches first-of-its-kind youth mental health initiative

Public hearing set as Mississippi lawmakers consider the efficacy of Ibogaine

The US fertility rate reached a new low in 2024, CDC data shows

Trump says he’ll set 30-day deadline for drugmakers to lower the cost of prescription drugs

Miss. Dept. of Health says oversight lapses in HIV program grants are unacceptable

Judge issues temporary restraining order against three PBMs

Efforts to loosen APRN collaborative agreements fall short during 2025 session

State Board of Health receives update on measles, pertussis cases

CON reform legislation expected to receive Governor’s signature

Democrat lawmaker kills PBM reform on point of order

Governor vetoes bill he says seeks to expand Medicaid in Mississippi

News

Mississippi State Crime Lab conducting autopsies of two hanging deaths

Suspect in Kirk killing charged with aggravated murder as prosecutor says DNA found on gun trigger

Retail sales up 0.6% in August from July

Business

Port Pascagoula drives $18.3 billion in economic impact for Mississippi

A framework deal on TikTok has been reached between the US and China

HII announces partnership with shipyards in multiple states to meet increased demand by U.S. Navy

Culture

Step Back in Time: Exploring the Union County Heritage Museum

Remember your Creator

Mississippi’s Big 3 have big weekend in Oxford, Starkville and Hattiesburg

Opinion

Reaction to Charlie Kirk’s assassination is a moral red line

Nash reflects on the implementation of Mississippi’s statewide public education system

Misapplied rage permeates throughout modern society

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