Mississippi Athletes Shine: Avery Weed, Trey Johnson, Konnor Griffin Make Headlines
Mississippi’s Avery Weed impresses at Augusta, Trey Johnson is poised to lead Jackson State, and Konnor Griffin signs a major MLB deal at age 20.
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Greenwood Leflore Hospital to Lay Off Nearly 20% of Staff, Close Some Clinics
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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Whooping cough surge and infant death follow Mississippi rollback of school vaccine rules, The Guardian reports
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 previews LSU’s high-stakes season amid Lane Kiffin arrival
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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Mississippi State avoids midweek upsets with postseason mindset, Brian Hadad says
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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Mississippi bills to limit student cell phone use stall; lawmaker considers social media tax
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 governor signs law for second disaster loan program for local governments
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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Nearly one-third of ACA exchange enrollees pay $0, Magnolia Tribune reports
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 aims to update child care rules to secure federal funding
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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FedEx gives Jackson State $500,000 for business scholarships and internships
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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