Mississippi faces potential $600 million cost from improper ACA enrollments, report says
A new study estimates nearly half of Mississippi’s ACA enrollments in 2026 were improper, raising concerns about fraud and taxpayer losses.
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Rep. Bennie Thompson says Supreme Court ruling betrays Medgar Evers, warns Mississippi map will erase Black seat
Rep. Bennie Thompson wrote in a Mississippi Today guest essay that a recent Supreme Court decision that he says gutted Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act is being used to push a congressional map that would eliminate the state’s only majority-Black district.
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Hazlehurst City Schools replaces superintendent amid accreditation concerns
The Hazlehurst City School District replaced its superintendent in a board vote Friday, amid ongoing state investigations into accreditation violations.
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Dawgs247 Analyst Olivia Sayer Previews Mississippi State-Georgia Athens Super Regional
On the T&L Extra podcast, host Brian Hadad welcomed Dawgs247 analyst Olivia Sayer to preview the Athens Super Regional between Mississippi State and Georgia and debate which Bulldogs will head to Omaha.
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Mississippi State Weighs Rotation Options Ahead of Athens Super Regional
Brian Hadad, Carlo Barone and Brooks Bryan discussed which pitchers Mississippi State might use in the Athens Super Regional as the Bulldogs seek redemption and a trip to Omaha.
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Mississippi enacts stricter penalties for juvenile firearm crimes starting July 1
A new law in Mississippi increases penalties for firearm-related crimes involving juveniles, allowing for adult prosecution and enhanced sentences for stolen firearm offenses, effective July 1.
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Mississippi’s Reeves elected DRA co-chair for 2026
Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves has been chosen as the 2026 States’ Co-Chair for the Delta Regional Authority, a role focused on boosting economic development across eight states.
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U.S. long-term mortgage rates dip to 6.48%, easing from nine-month high
Mortgage rates declined slightly this week, providing some relief for homebuyers amid ongoing economic uncertainties and geopolitical tensions.
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Mississippi joins federal program to expand mental health services
Mississippi is among 10 states participating in a federal initiative to fund community mental health centers and improve access to care. Two centers in the state will serve as pilots for four years of Medicaid funding.
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Broadway veteran directs teens in ‘Singin’ in the Rain Jr.’ in Brookhaven
Brookhaven native Randy Redd is directing a weekend run of ‘Singin’ in the Rain Jr.’ with a team of theater professionals and nearly two dozen teens at the Haven Theatre, Brookhaven Little Theatre said.
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