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Jeremy Pittari
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October 22, 2026
Reeves announces second round funding for Mississippi’s Rural Health Transformation Program
More than 370 applications were received in the second round, of which nearly 60 projects were approved totaling $32.6 million in funding. The third application period is now open, with a focus on modernizing the electronic health record systems in Mississippi.
Healthcare
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Jeremy Pittari
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October 15, 2026
Mississippi Department of Health updating state health plan, creating unified system for analyzing data
The State Health Officer also advised older Mississippians and those with chronic illnesses to get their flu and COVID shots as the season approaches.
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Fatima Hussein, Associated Press
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September 22, 2026
Trump administration to remove 760,000 Affordable Care Act enrollees over fraud claims
Vice President JD Vance said this move would save $2.2 billion, ensuring subsidies go to those who need them. The Trump administration is also suspending new brokers from signing up enrollees for six months, citing fraud concerns.
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Frank Corder
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September 21, 2026
President Trump welcomes Mississippi’s Reeves, other governors to Oval Office for Medicaid announcement
"All 50 states are participating in this opportunity to cut prescription drug costs at the state level in the Medicaid programs and that speaks to how big of a deal this is," Governor Reeves said from the White House.
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Jeremy Pittari
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September 14, 2026
Governor announces first round of Rural Health Transformation projects totaling over $104 million
Major investments are being made in the Delta, but all congressional districts in Mississippi received some level of funding for projects to increase access to healthcare.
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Cass Rutledge
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September 2, 2026
$10 million USDA grant supports expansion of Leland Medical Clinic
Delta Health Alliance says the expansion will improve access to healthcare in the rural Delta area and strengthen the local workforce.
Healthcare
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Clara Turnage
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August 25, 2026
Telehealth coaching helps rural patients take charge of diabetes care
Mississippi participants say personalized coaching made managing diabetes feel less overwhelming.
Healthcare
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Jeremy Pittari
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August 20, 2026
Rural health funding aims to address mental health care in Mississippi
Using the EmPATH model, officials look to create soothing spaces near hospital emergency departments that will be staffed by mental health specialists.
Healthcare
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Jeremy Pittari
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August 17, 2026
Patient with burn injuries to 96% of their body treated, discharged from Mississippi Burn, Hand and Reconstruction Center
According to the center, the patient is the most severely burned patient to be treated in the facility's history.
Healthcare
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Jeremy Pittari
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August 14, 2026
UMMC awarded $2.4 million grant to move cancer research forward in Mississippi
The grant funding is a significant step towards UMMC reaching its long-term goal of receiving a coveted National Cancer Institute designation.
Healthcare
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Jeremy Pittari
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August 5, 2026
Governor Reeves announces second round of Rural Health Transformation Program
The first round garnered more than 700 applications from more than 230 organizations. Mississippi is expected to receive more than $1 billion over five years as part of the nationwide effort to fill healthcare gaps across the nation.
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Jeremy Pittari
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July 23, 2026
Donation of Greenwood Leflore Hospital to UMMC now official
A bankruptcy court order last week cleared the way for the facility to continue operations.
News
News
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Frank Corder
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October 30, 2026
Jackson receiving $100 million grant from the Trump administration’s Dept. of Justice to support public safety
News
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Jeremy Pittari
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October 30, 2026
As fall sets in, MDOT advises motorists to be on the lookout for deer crossing roadways
News
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Frank Corder
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October 30, 2026
Special elections to be held Tuesday in Mississippi House Districts 70 and 77
Business
Business
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Meredith Biesinger
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October 22, 2026
New Albany’s claim to cake fame: Sugaree’s Bakery
Business
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Frank Corder
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October 20, 2026
Fairbanks Morse Defense doubling manufacturing capacity at its Pascagoula facility
Business
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Cass Rutledge
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October 20, 2026
Lumber manufacturer investing $8.3 million in Macon expansion
Culture
Culture
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Jim Vertuno, Associated Press
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October 30, 2026
Manning and No. 11 Texas want to keep momentum going against a Mississippi State team missing Taylor
Culture
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Susan Marquez
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October 30, 2026
What’s happening in the Magnolia State this November?
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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October 30, 2026
Divine enthusiasm
Opinion
Opinion
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Roger Wicker
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October 30, 2026
Honoring Mississippi’s role in American history
Opinion
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Sid Salter
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October 28, 2026
‘Hail, Dear Old’ State!’ meant something quite special to the late Dr. Richard E. Holmes
Opinion
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Laurie Todd-Smith
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October 27, 2026
It was hard work. That is exactly why it is a miracle
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