Mississippi

The Future of Diabetes in Mississippi is Looking a Whole Lot Brighter

The future of diabetes in Mississippi looks a whole lot brighter with the recent development ofthe Mississippi Diabetes Network and Diabetes Solutions services. The...

Alyssa Schnugg - December 5, 2023

State’s Only Academic Medical Center, and Providers, Dropped from BCBS Network

The University of Mississippi Medical Center’s contract with Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi ended at midnight on March 31.

Gov. Tate Reeves Jumps into Bitter Capitol Income Tax Fight

Just two days before a key legislative deadline, Gov. Tate Reeves confidently stated that lawmakers would vote to eliminate the state income tax that generates about one-third of Mississippi’s general fund revenue.

Two-Plus Years Later, UMMC remains Leader in COVID-19 Response

When the first COVID-19 patient arrived in March 2020 at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, the state’s only safety net hospital was already honing its focus on the global public health emergency.

Lawmakers Pass Largest Teacher Pay Raise in Mississippi History

The state House on Tuesday passed the largest teacher pay raise in state history — one that kept growing as the House and Senate haggled — on to the governor.

As Mississippi Cities Opt-out of Medical Marijuana, Business Hopefuls Shut Out

Mississippians hoping to start medical marijuana businesses are up against a new obstacle: city aldermen.

Gov. Reeves Signs Bill to Keep Critical Race Theory Out of Schools

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=771428113837269&ref=sharing Governor Tate Reeves today signed Senate Bill 2113, which ensures that no Mississippi student will be forced to affirm that “any sex, race, ethnicity,...

Mississippi State Health Officer Resigns His Position

The Mississippi State Department of Health announced Tuesday that State Health Officer Thomas Dobbs, MD, MPH, will resign from his position at the end of July 2022.

21 Alleged Gang Members and Associates Charged in RICO Indictment

A federal indictment was unsealed yesterday charging 18 alleged members of the Simon City Royals gang with a racketeering conspiracy involving murder, attempted murder, narcotics trafficking, witness tampering, obstruction of justice, wire fraud, and money laundering.

After A Major Deadline at the Capitol, Here’s What Bills Survived and Died

By Geoff Pender Mississippi Today Tuesday, March 1, was the deadline for committees in the House and Senate to pass out general law bills that...

Rowan Oak Noted as Great Mississippi Springtime Destination

Celebrate springtime in Mississippi by planning a day trip or two to visit these places that make Mississippi a great place to enjoy the spring weather.