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 | Matthew Daly, Associated Press •

September 4, 2026

EPA seeks more public comments as it struggles to devise water rule that limits scope on wetlands

News | Jeremy Pittari •

September 4, 2026

MDA, HUD update covenants for recipients of Hurricane Katrina Homeowner Assistance Program

News | Jeremy Pittari •

September 4, 2026

Mississippi receives approval for WorkFlex waiver, removing barriers to meet employer needs

Business

Business | Frank Corder •

September 3, 2026

Mississippi middle of the pack in State Tax Competitiveness Index

Business | Frank Corder •

September 2, 2026

Gulf Ship investing $44 million to expand Gulfport shipyard

Business | Frank Corder •

August 28, 2026

Ocean Aero creating 45 jobs with $4 million expansion in Gulfport

Culture

Culture | Marisa Atkinson •

September 4, 2026

College football’s ‘Wild West’ era raises questions for its future

Culture | Susan Marquez •

September 4, 2026

Mississippi Culture Bearer: Linda Ross-Aldy, a champion of Oakland

Culture | Alistair Begg •

September 4, 2026

Get up and get on

Opinion

Opinion | Mike Chaney •

September 3, 2026

Mississippians deserve more affordable health insurance options

Opinion | Sid Salter •

September 2, 2026

For over 40 years, Mississippi workers have exceeded expectations at Raytheon

Opinion | Ashby Foote •

September 1, 2026

Energy Wars: Attack of the drones