Tippah County, MS News
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The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has temporarily halted the enrollment of new hospice and home health agencies across the U.S. to combat Medicare fraud. The six-month moratorium includes Mississippi and aims to prevent bad actors from exploiting vulnerable patients and taxpayer dollars.
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The Mississippi Charter School Authorizer Board is weighing whether to revoke the charter of SR1 College Preparatory and STEM Academy, citing concerns over financial practices and recordkeeping. The decision could close the school by August.
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Thousands gathered Wednesday in Jackson to protest proposed redistricting that critics say would reduce Black representation and to mobilize voters for the Nov. 3 midterms, organizers and participants said.
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The Mississippi Department of Human Services said Wednesday the funds will pay vouchers for roughly 800 children, while more than 6,000 families remain on the program’s waitlist.
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Gov. Tate Reeves asked President Donald Trump for a Major Disaster Declaration after storms on May 6-7 that produced seven tornadoes and injured 26 people, WJTV reported.
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The Jackson Hinds Library System said the Medgar Evers Library will remain closed because of ongoing HVAC cooling issues and hopes to reopen by mid- to late summer, WJTV reported.
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The Mississippi Department of Public Safety’s Interdiction Unit said it seized 376 pounds of methamphetamine, 82 pounds of marijuana and two kilograms of powder cocaine during a commercial vehicle inspection on Interstate 22.
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With incumbent Auditor Shad White expected to run for governor in 2027, State Sen. Daniel Sparks announced his bid for Mississippi state auditor, citing his financial background and legislative experience, the Magnolia Tribune reported.
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The NAACP launched an “Out of Bounds” campaign Tuesday urging Black athletes, families, alumni and fans to withhold athletic and financial support from public universities in seven Southern states it says are restricting Black voting representation.
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The Mississippi Democratic Party announced plans for nonviolent protests, including boycotts, following the Supreme Court’s decision to vacate a redistricting order that could cost the party seats in state legislature.
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