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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.
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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.
Issues
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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.
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Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
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August 13, 2026
Wholesale price inflation slowed last month as gas, food costs fall
The Labor Department’s producer price index — which captures inflation before it reaches consumers — rose 4.7% in July from a year ago, down from a much larger 5.5% increase in June.
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Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
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August 12, 2026
Inflation slows but prices remain elevated as Iran war and spending on AI push up prices
U.S. inflation slowed last month and a measure of underlying price pressures also cooled, suggesting higher oil and gas prices from the Iran war are only having a limited impact on broader costs in the economy.
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Jeremy Pittari
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August 7, 2026
House lawmakers consider school consolidation as Mississippi public education enrollment declines
While there are sure to be challenges in consolidating or closing schools, lawmakers were told by three superintendents with consolidation experience that the long-term impact of consolidation was beneficial to students and the community.
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Paul Wiseman, Associated Press
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August 7, 2026
U.S. employers unexpectedly cut 23,000 jobs amid strain from the Iran war, unemployment dips to 4.1%
The June jobs numbers from the Labor Department Friday marked a sharp reversal for the American labor market.
Issues
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Jeremy Pittari
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August 6, 2026
Woodward Hines steps up to fill shortfall in last dollar college scholarship fund for foster children
Woodward Hines is providing $800,000 that will help about 170 children in foster care attend college in Mississippi.
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Moriah Balingit, Associated Press
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August 6, 2026
Trump administration moves forward with Head Start overhaul, proposing to eliminate regulations
The proposed changes would replace extensive federal regulations with state and local requirements. Officials claim this could save more than $2 billion and expand the program's reach, but experts warn it may lower standards.
Issues
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Frank Corder
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August 6, 2026
Legislative education leaders push back on Moss Point School District’s claim that teacher pay raises are causing shortfall
"Everything that they're saying is untrue," House Education Chairman Rob Roberson said Thursday. "The teacher pay increase was funded by the State of Mississippi."
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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.
Issues
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Jeremy Pittari
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July 31, 2026
Rankin County School District released from desegregation order
The district requested removal from the desegregation order in August 2024.
News
News
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Jeremy Pittari
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September 18, 2026
Lawmakers say Ag Commissioner order on excused school absences is non-binding
News
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Jeremy Pittari
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September 18, 2026
House lawmakers exploring ways to cut Mississippi property taxes, car tag fees
News
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Cass Rutledge
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September 18, 2026
Industrial Timber expanding its Ripley operations with $2.6 million investment
Business
Business
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Frank Corder
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September 15, 2026
Hitachi Energy brings largest U.S. investment to date to Mississippi
Business
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Frank Corder
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September 10, 2026
General Atomics announced second expansion this year, bringing 125 more jobs to Shannon
Business
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Frank Corder
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September 10, 2026
C Spire expanding fiber network with new high-capacity corridor between Jackson and Olive Branch
Culture
Culture
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Matt Friedeman
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September 20, 2026
What football can teach us about discipleship
Culture
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Brett Martel, Associated Press
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September 18, 2026
Kiffin’s return to face the program he spurned looms over No. 7 LSU’s visit to No. 8 Ole Miss
Culture
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Susan Marquez
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September 18, 2026
Acclaimed graphic novelist John Jennings to lead weeklong residency at The MAX
Opinion
Opinion
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Sid Salter
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September 16, 2026
Despite many statutory protections, there is no clear constitutional right to clean water
Opinion
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Russ Latino
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September 15, 2026
Sydney Sweeney Novig Ad: Body positivity’s double standard
Opinion
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Merle Flowers
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September 10, 2026
Mississippi does not have pharmacies to spare
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