Healthcare

Healthcare | Jeremy Pittari •

February 6, 2026

House passes two medical cannabis-related bills onto Senate

One measure would extend the validity of medical cannabis cards while another would create the "Right to Try Medical Cannabis Act."

Healthcare | Ali Swenson, Associated Press •

February 6, 2026

Trump administration launches TrumpRx website for discounted drugs

The website is set up as a facilitator, pointing Americans to drugmakers’ direct-to-consumer websites, where they can make purchases. It also provides coupons to use at pharmacies.

Healthcare | Jeremy Pittari •

January 27, 2026

House committee backs bill that may lead to more conditions added to medical cannabis list

The committee also passed a bill that could expedite the release of a deceased loved one from a hospital.

Healthcare | Jeremy Pittari •

January 21, 2026

House committee aims to allow clinical trials of psychedelic drug to treat PTSD, addiction withdrawals

The drug is currently classified as a Schedule I controlled substance in the United States, leading those seeking treatment to seek care out of the country.

Healthcare | Jeremy Pittari •

January 9, 2026

Certificate of Need reform bill vetoed by Governor back before lawmakers

State Rep. Samuel Creekmore believes he has the cooperation from the Senate needed to send the bill back to the governor's desk minus the provisions that caused the veto.

Healthcare | Jeremy Pittari •

December 29, 2025

Mississippi’s Rural Healthcare Transformation Program application results in approval of more than $200 million

The funding is expected to address lack of access to healthcare and staffing shortages in Mississippi.

Healthcare | Fatima Hussein, Associated Press •

December 23, 2025

Medicaid paid more than $207 million for dead people. A new law could help fix that

The inspector general report, released Tuesday, suggests that a new mandate in Republicans’ One Big Beautiful Bill could help reduce these kind of payments.

Healthcare | Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press •

December 11, 2025

Senate rejects extension of health care subsidies as costs are set to rise for millions of Americans

Senators on Thursday rejected a Democratic bill to extend the subsidies for three years and a Republican alternative that would have created new health savings accounts.

Healthcare | Jeremy Pittari •

December 10, 2025

Obesity, Medicaid and SNAP among topics discussed by Senate Study Committee on Women, Children and Families

Obesity is still playing a large part in the negative health outcomes for women, babies and children in Mississippi. And state agencies are working through changes to federal welfare programs.

Healthcare | Jeremy Pittari •

December 5, 2025

AI could enhance rural healthcare delivery, but concerns linger with the emerging technology

Experts express concern over a lack of transparency in the types of data being used to develop the technology as well as the need for unbiased algorithms.

Healthcare | Frank Corder •

December 3, 2025

Narcan vending machine coming to Singing River Gulfport Hospital

The new vending machine will be available 24/7 and is provided at no cost to those using it.

Healthcare | Daniel Tyson •

December 3, 2025

Mississippi anesthesiologist says safety, not speed is important in delivering anesthesia services

Dr. Tyler Stout is asking legislators to consider preventing insurance companies from setting time limits on anesthesiologists when providing services to patients.

News

News | Jeremy Pittari •

November 5, 2026

Mississippi lawmakers gather information on kratom as 2027 session nears

News | Frank Corder •

November 5, 2026

Owens sentenced to 41 months in federal prison for role in Jackson bribery scheme

News | Frank Corder •

November 5, 2026

Mississippi revenues up $202.8 million over estimates four months into fiscal year

Business

Business | Meredith Biesinger •

October 22, 2026

New Albany’s claim to cake fame: Sugaree’s Bakery

Business | Frank Corder •

October 20, 2026

Fairbanks Morse Defense doubling manufacturing capacity at its Pascagoula facility

Business | Cass Rutledge •

October 20, 2026

Lumber manufacturer investing $8.3 million in Macon expansion

Culture

Culture | Alistair Begg •

November 5, 2026

Peace that is possible

Culture | Alistair Begg •

November 4, 2026

At home in Christ

Culture | Marisa Atkinson •

November 3, 2026

‘Are You Ready?!’ Hotty Toddy turns 100

Opinion

Opinion | Russ Latino •

November 4, 2026

Democrats took Republicans behind the woodshed. The GOP has only itself to blame

Opinion | Sid Salter •

November 4, 2026

Like other tax proposals, California voters on Nov. 3 test-drove a tax on billionaires

Opinion | Russ Latino •

November 3, 2026

Healthcare

House passes two medical cannabis-related bills onto Senate

Trump administration launches TrumpRx website for discounted drugs

House committee backs bill that may lead to more conditions added to medical cannabis list

House committee aims to allow clinical trials of psychedelic drug to treat PTSD, addiction withdrawals

Certificate of Need reform bill vetoed by Governor back before lawmakers

Mississippi’s Rural Healthcare Transformation Program application results in approval of more than $200 million

Medicaid paid more than $207 million for dead people. A new law could help fix that

Senate rejects extension of health care subsidies as costs are set to rise for millions of Americans

Obesity, Medicaid and SNAP among topics discussed by Senate Study Committee on Women, Children and Families

AI could enhance rural healthcare delivery, but concerns linger with the emerging technology

Narcan vending machine coming to Singing River Gulfport Hospital

Mississippi anesthesiologist says safety, not speed is important in delivering anesthesia services

News

Mississippi lawmakers gather information on kratom as 2027 session nears

Owens sentenced to 41 months in federal prison for role in Jackson bribery scheme

Mississippi revenues up $202.8 million over estimates four months into fiscal year

Business

New Albany’s claim to cake fame: Sugaree’s Bakery

Fairbanks Morse Defense doubling manufacturing capacity at its Pascagoula facility

Lumber manufacturer investing $8.3 million in Macon expansion

Culture

Peace that is possible

At home in Christ

‘Are You Ready?!’ Hotty Toddy turns 100

Opinion

Democrats took Republicans behind the woodshed. The GOP has only itself to blame

Like other tax proposals, California voters on Nov. 3 test-drove a tax on billionaires

A time for choosing: America’s future is bigger than one election

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