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Greenwood Leflore Hospital will cut 86 jobs and close several clinics amid ongoing financial struggles, according to officials and reports. The hospital is exploring options for sale or transfer to a larger health system.
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A 2023 federal ruling that eased Mississippi’s strict school vaccine rules coincided with a rise in whooping cough cases and the death of an infant, The Guardian reported, while vaccination exemptions and lower kindergarten coverage have increased.
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The Advocate’s Koki Riley told T&L columnist Brian Hadad that LSU enters the season with unusual preseason hype and questions about whether Lane Kiffin can push the Tigers into the College Football Playoff.
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Brian Hadad wrote that Mississippi State has sidestepped the midweek losses that have felled other ranked teams by treating every game like a postseason contest.
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Measures that would have barred public school students from using or possessing cell phones during class failed to advance in the Mississippi Legislature, but sponsors say they will reintroduce the proposals and one is weighing a tax on social media firms to fund child mental health.
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Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves has approved a second disaster recovery loan program aimed at helping cities and counties affected by winter storms, pending federal aid approval.
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Magnolia Tribune says the temporary COVID-era premium boosts expired but core Affordable Care Act subsidies remain, with a median monthly premium of $42 and modest enrollment declines since the rollback.
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Mississippi is working to revise its child care regulations to meet federal standards and prevent loss of funding, officials say. New rules aim to enhance safety, quality, and clarity for providers.
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Jackson State University officials said Wednesday that a $500,000 unrestricted gift from FedEx will fund student scholarships, internships and expansions in the College of Business.
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Mississippi State Health Officer Dr. Dan Edney announced he is not pursuing the CDC directorship, citing commitment to his state. The agency remains without a permanent leader amid ongoing leadership turmoil.
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