Medicaid reform: Will GOP embrace expansion by another name?
The plan would cover adults through a hospital-owned insurer, Mississippi True, not managed care companies.
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JSU student with cerebral palsy graduates Summa Cum Laude
"Just embrace diversity and not shun it as something that is unacceptable or weird because people with disabilities can do phenomenal things," added Dortch.
Mourners line up before funeral of slain Mississippi officer
The Air Force veteran will be buried afterward at Biloxi National Cemetery.
New details emerge in ‘ambush’ of Biloxi police officer
Court documents revealed new details in what police are calling an ambush of a Biloxi police officer.
Jackson school bus full of kids gets stuck in giant pothole
The JPS bus got bogged down while turning from Lamar Street onto McTyere Avenue.
Police officers from around Mississippi reminded of daily dangers
The murder of Biloxi police officer, Robert McKeithen, is a sober reminder for those officers of the daily dangers they face.
Man steals fire truck, takes it on joyride
"He drove from that location through the city of Meridian and struck a utility pole at 5th Street and 59th Avenue, damaging the fire engine," Calhoun says.
Mississippi hires experienced executive for its new lottery
He says Mississippi could start selling lottery tickets by the end of this ye
Gov. Bryant signs first-in-the-nation foster care reform
Mississippi is the first state in the country to enact a business tax credit for donations to foster care providers.
State testing this week brings back conversations around excessive testing
The stress of state testing week can be felt within many Mississippi households.
Storm-related deaths reported in Neshoba and Amite counties
A second man was reported dead in Mississippi due to the storm system that came across the South.
Recent turtle and dolphin deaths raise concerns
Two veterinarian pathologists from Mississippi State University looked into the rash of deaths to find answers.
Mississippi flag minus rebel X on license plate
Legislators have not changed the actual flag that's the last in the U.S. with the Confederate emblem, although some have pushed for the "Stennis flag."
Gov. Bryant signs teacher pay raise bill
The new pay raise will take effect on July 1st.
Missing/Endangered Child Alert issued for Duck Hill boy
Kelly is 5'2 and weights 140 pounds with brown eyes and short black hair.
Governor Phil Bryant declares State of Emergency
Officials say that 17 counties are dealing with damage from the storm.
Standoff underway in Marshall County, deputy injured after being shot
The deputy who got shot was taken by helicopter to Regional One in Memphis. His condition is unclear.
Candidates qualify in 2 redrawn Mississippi Senate districts
Six Democrats, two Republicans and two independents qualified in Senate District 22.
Two indicted for bank robbery, making bomb threats
The case is currently scheduled for trial June 3, 2019, at 9 a.m. before U.S. District Judge Carlton Reeves.
Mysterious bowls of mashed potatoes confuse Mississippians
Resident Jordan Lewis says the Belhaven neighborhood is a quirky one, with residents decorating road signs and putting Christmas trees in potholes.
Universities lobby Mississippi lawmakers with tickets, meals
Lobbyists doled out nearly $13,000 in free tickets for lawmakers and other state officials that day
North Carolina fourth graders receives gifts city of Tupelo
Recently, Josh Martin wrote the local newspaper, asking for help with a project on Mississippi.
Grieving mother creates Kuddles for others in need of a hug
Anyone interested in receiving a Kuddle of their own can reach out to Theresa Snell through her Facebook page - Kuddles from Kaitlyn.
Good Samaritans donate car to homeless Jackson man
Elijah has been homeless on and off for about 10 years. He said he’s been walking from his motel room in Jackson to his job in Richland.