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In the states that didn’t expand Medicaid, 1.6M can’t afford health insurance
The majority of residents in this coverage gap are people of color, an analysis found. Nearly 1 of every 5 uninsured working-age adults across the 10 states that have not expanded Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act are, according to a new analysis, stuck in a health care limbo known as a “coverage gap.” That means they earn too much money to receive Medicaid but not enough to qualify for financial help to purchase their own plan on the marketplace.
MC’s New Physician Assistant Studies Chair Strives to ‘Raise the Bar’ of Academic Excellence
How does Mississippi College’s Physician Assistant Program respond when its students achieve a 100-percent pass rate on the National Certifying Exam for two years running?. By following former National Basketball Association coach Pat Riley and aiming for a “Threepeat.”. Riley coined the term when referring to his back-to-back...
Former Lee County teacher sentenced to prison for enticement
A former Mooreville teacher received a five-year prison sentence for sexual enticement of a student. Former Lee County teacher sentenced to prison for enticement. A former Mooreville teacher received a five-year prison sentence for sexual enticement of a student.
Air pods find stolen vehicle
JACKSON - Mississippi man was able to locate his stolen vehicle by tracking the air pods inside it. The vehicle was discovered to be one of many stolen vehicles recovered on Marydale Drive in South Jackson. Victor Poter reported his 2019 Hyundai stolen to Jackson police. Jackson police say Poter's...
Arkansas team wins 2024 catfish tourney, $100,000 prize
The team of Jason and Daryl Masingale and David Coughlin of Arkansas are $100,000 richer after taking home the top prize in Sunday’s final competition in the Bill Dance Mississippi River Monsters Mega Buc$ Pro Series Catfish Tournament. “It’s absolutely unbelievable,” Jason said following his team’s win. “I think I said this earlier, but this […]
2-vehicle wreck injures one person on U.S. 84 near prison
NATCHEZ — A two-vehicle wreck that happened Monday morning near the Adams County Correctional Center ICE facility on U.S. 84 injured one person. Chief Stanley Searcy II of Adams County Sheriff’s Office said deputies responded to the accident at approximately 5:35 a.m. However, the Mississippi Highway Patrol is investigating this incident. “A worker of the […] The post 2-vehicle wreck injures one person on U.S. 84 near prison appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Hartfield Academy DL Reginald Vaughn commits to Arkansas football
Hartfield Academy defensive lineman Reginald Vaughn has committed to Arkansas football he announced on Saturday. Vaughn, a four-star recruit according to 247Sports Composite, chose Arkansas over Mississippi State, Ole Miss and LSU who were in his top-four list. The 6-foot-2, 260-pound lineman is the No. 14 overall recruit in Mississippi and the No. 44...
Man charged with attempted murder in Kemper County
SCOOBA, Miss. (WTOK) - An attempted murder charge was filed against a Kemper County man Sunday. Sheriff James Moore said Ladarryl Dale was arrested after a shooting around 4 p.m. in Scooba, in the area of Piney Woods Road at the intersection of Kemper Bell Road. Moore said the victim...
Forrest County organizations work to help domestic violence victims
FORREST COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) – After the beating death of a 22-year-old Mississippi woman, Forrest County deputies want victims of domestic violence to know there’s a way out. Investigators said they’ve seen more cases of domestic abuse, stalking and human trafficking in the Pine Belt. Officials with the Victim’s Advocates Unit of the Forrest County […]
Laurel woman charged with assaulting HPD officer
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - A Laurel woman was arrested this weekend in Hattiesburg and charged with resisting arrest and striking a law enforcement officer. Emily Middleton, 38, was arrested Saturday afternoon after trying to leave a scene while Hattiesburg Police Department officers trying to detain her for questioning. HPD said...
High school football player shot in one of two weekend shootings in Grenada
GRENADA, Miss. (WTVA) – A Grenada High School football player was shot over the weekend in Grenada. The shooting at the Pine Hill Apartments took place around 12:30 a.m. Saturday. The Grenada Police Department said Lewis Wiggins Jr. is charged with aggravated assault for shooting Chance Jenkins. Grenada Police...
Dance Like the Stars event beneditting Boys & Girls Club this Saturday
Nine people from across North Mississippi have spent their summer learning new dance moves and are ready to show them off, all while raising money for their local Boys & Girls Clubs. The 19th Dance Like the Stars Event is at 6:30 p.m. this Saturday at the Cadence Bank arena in Tupelo. Music will be […] The post Dance Like the Stars event beneditting Boys & Girls Club this Saturday appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Man charged in connection to crash that took life of 81-year-old woman in Fulton
FULTON, Miss. (WTVA) – A man has officially been charged in connection to an 81-year-old woman’s death in Fulton. Fulton Police Chief Brad Rogers confirmed Monday that Billy Joseph Harmon, 33, of Itawamba County, was charged with aggravated DUI-manslaughter and felony possession of a controlled substance in connection to a fatal Saturday crash.
Man last seen July 20 reported missing in Columbus
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Columbus police are looking for a man who has been missing for more than a week, and they’re asking for your help to find him. Corey Terrell Thomas was reported missing on July 24. Thomas was last seen the previous Saturday night, July 20.
Couple charged with child endangerment in Prentiss County
BOONEVILLE, Miss. (WTVA) — Two adults face child endangerment charges in Prentiss County. Deputies arrested Jimmy Wallis, 49, and Katie Bishop, 43, both of Booneville, on Friday, July 26. This comes after their children tested positive for drugs, Prentiss County Sheriff Randy Tolar announced. Their bond is set at...