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Jeremy Pittari
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June 2, 2026
Restored emergency services in Smith County cares for over 3,200 patients in first year
Grant funds through the Health Resources and Services Administration assisted in returning emergency care to Smith County where none had been available for decades as well as in the renovation of Covington County Hospital.
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Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
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June 1, 2026
Young and unemployed? Remote work, not AI, may be the problem, study finds
A study by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York calculates that remote work is responsible for nearly two-thirds of the rise in the unemployment rate for young college graduates since the pandemic.
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Jeremy Pittari
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May 29, 2026
Joint legislative committee discusses Mississippi’s Rural Health Transformation Program
Lawmakers were told that Mississippi was one of only two states in the nation where the governor's office had a role in administering the program. Lawmakers plan to reconvene next week to hear from the state's project director.
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Matt Sedensky, Associated Press
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May 29, 2026
Tomatoes become latest symbol of America’s affordability squeeze
Prices for tomatoes are up 40% over the past year, the biggest increase tracked among products in the Consumer Price Index.
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Jeremy Pittari
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May 28, 2026
Despite drop in latest public health emergency preparedness ranking, Mississippi’s State Health Officer remains confident
"In terms of my heartburn level for emergency preparedness at the state level, I don't have very much," Dr. Daniel Edney said. "It's just one of the things that we've always done really well in Mississippi."
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Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
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May 28, 2026
Key inflation gauge worsens as Americans’ income and spending power erodes
Inflation jumped to 3.8% in April compared with a year ago, the Commerce Department said Thursday, up from 3.5% in March and the highest since May 2023.
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Jeremy Pittari
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May 22, 2026
Nearly 76% of third graders pass literacy assessment on first try, down from prior year
In other business, the State Board of Education was told that the Mississippi Department of Education is working with districts regarding the expiring hold harmless period under the new funding formula. They are also seeking clarification on the additional pay raise for special education teachers.
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Daniel Tyson
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May 21, 2026
Mississippi announces statewide AI educational framework
The state artificial intelligence educational framework will provide a foundation for understanding, teaching, and applying AI in education and workforce development.
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Jeremy Pittari
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May 21, 2026
IHL Board of Trustees presented with proposed new university funding model
The IHL Board has the final say on the new funding model. Members are expected to take the matter up for discussion during their next meeting set for June 18.
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Jeremy Pittari
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May 20, 2026
CMS places moratorium on new hospice, home health providers nationwide
The moratorium is slated to last six months and will cease the establishment of new hospice and home health agencies across the country, including in Mississippi, as the agency investigates potential fraud.
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May 19, 2026
Supreme Court rejects appeals from drug manufacturers over Medicare price negotiations
So far, the government has negotiated prices for 25 prescription drugs covered by Medicare, including the massively popular GLP-1 weight-loss and diabetes drugs.
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Jeremy Pittari
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May 18, 2026
SCOTUS order not expected to affect Mississippi’s new anti-abortion pill law
"Our legislation was carefully written to prohibit the unlawful sale, transfer, distribution, or prescribing of abortion-inducing drugs for the purpose of ending an unborn life in Mississippi," said State Rep. Celeste Hurst.
News
News
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Jeremy Pittari
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October 15, 2026
Mississippi Dept. of Education releases accountability grades under more stringent cut scores
News
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Frank Corder
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October 15, 2026
Lumumba permanently disbarred by Mississippi Supreme Court
News
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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
Business
Business
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Cass Rutledge
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October 13, 2026
Startup plastics manufacturer Koinonia setting up operations in Drew
Business
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Cass Rutledge
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October 12, 2026
ALO investing over $176 million in Southaven for national distribution center
Business
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Cass Rutledge
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October 7, 2026
Huntington Bank investing over $40 million to modernize Tupelo operations center, regional headquarters
Culture
Culture
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Chris Burrows, Associated Press
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October 15, 2026
No. 9 Mississippi and No. 13 Missouri meet in a high-stakes clash of familiar faces
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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October 15, 2026
My times are in Your hand
Culture
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Richelle Putnam
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October 14, 2026
Tennessee Williams comes home to the Delta
Opinion
Opinion
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Sid Salter
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October 14, 2026
Capital punishment logistical failures a self-fulfilling strategy of death penalty opponents?
Opinion
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Roger Wicker
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October 9, 2026
Permit reform act is a much-needed course correction
Opinion
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Delbert Hosemann
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October 8, 2026
Hosemann: It is time for Mississippi to ban all kratom products
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