Healthcare

Healthcare | Alasdair Whitney , Phillip Suderman •

February 13, 2025

When the government decides who can provide healthcare, everyone loses

The overwhelming evidence, including the unwavering opinion of the federal government for more than three decades, has been that CON laws are a policy failure.

Healthcare | Jeremy Pittari •

February 4, 2025

House Drug Policy Committee takes action to restrict kratom in Mississippi

While advocates claim the herbal substance has opioid-like benefits, state health leaders warn lawmakers of its highly addictive qualities that can lead to fatal overdoses.

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

Magnolia morning

News | Magnolia Tribune •

October 12, 2026

Magnolia Mornings: October 12, 2026

News | Frank Corder •

October 9, 2026

Hyde-Smith, Guest, Ezell among congressional members urging investigation into Planned Parenthood

News | Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press •

October 9, 2026

Americans 75 and older are wealthiest age group, Fed survey finds

Business

Business | Cass Rutledge •

October 7, 2026

Huntington Bank investing over $40 million to modernize Tupelo operations center, regional headquarters

Business | Cass Rutledge •

October 6, 2026

Westwin Elements investing $502 million to establish nickel refinery in Natchez

Business | Cass Rutledge •

October 2, 2026

Gasifier manufacturer Janus Organization bringing 13 jobs to Greenwood

Culture

Culture | Robert St. John •

October 12, 2026

Closing time at the Vatican

Culture | Alistair Begg •

October 12, 2026

Justice, kindness, and humility

Culture | Matt Friedeman •

October 11, 2026

The athletes of God

Opinion

Opinion | Roger Wicker •

October 9, 2026

Permit reform act is a much-needed course correction

Opinion | Delbert Hosemann •

October 8, 2026

Hosemann: It is time for Mississippi to ban all kratom products

Opinion | Sid Salter •

October 7, 2026

Growing calls to suspend or eliminate federal and state gas taxes have consequences