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States force drugmakers to keep selling cheaper meds under federal program
In their ongoing quest to lower prescription drug prices, some states are forcing drugmakers to continue to sell cheaper medications to thousands of pharmacies through a federal drug-discount program. Under the 32-year-old 340B program, pharmaceutical companies that participate in Medicaid must sell outpatient drugs at discounted prices to clinics, community health centers and hospitals that […]
Even if they can’t always agree at Capitol, lawmakers bond over the blues in downtown Jackson
On Monday nights during the Mississippi legislative session — sure as the looming sine die— legislators gather around dimly lit tables in downtown Jackson. It’s a backroom deal, but not the type of which you might be thinking. They’re not here in the name of policy, but...
Car Crashes During Chase in Carthage
CARTHAGE, Miss.–Speeds reached 90 mph during a police chase in Carthage early Saturday. A Carthage Police officer could be heard just before 3 a.m. saying he was chasing a Chrysler 300 at 12th St. and College, and that speeds had reached 75 mph. Shortly after that he reported speeds...
Volleyball Stumbles Against Austin Peay
The Mississippi Valley State Devilettes put forth a commendable effort in their match against Austin Peay on August 30, 2024, at the Larry O. Finch Center. Despite a hard-fought battle across three sets, the Devilettes fell short, losing 3-0 with set scores of 25-22, 25-24, and 26-22. Set 1: The...
Holmes CC get season-opening win over Soutwest, 48-31
SUMMIT — The Holmes Community College Bulldogs opened the 2024 campaign with a 48-31 MACCC win over the Southwest Mississippi Community College Bears here Thursday night. Holmes, now 1-0, will host Copiah-Lincoln Community College on Thursday in Goodman. Gametime is 6:30 p.m., and you can watch at holmesccmedia.com or listen on the Bulldog Football Radio Network (101.1 FM, 100.1 FM, and 102.5 FM and 1120 AM).
MUW Women’s Soccer drops opener, 3-0
COLUMBUS, Miss. – The W women's soccer matched visiting Huntingdon College for the first half of its season-opening match before falling by a 3-0 score at the Roger Short Soccer Complex. The Owls are 0-1, while the Hawks are 1-0, after the non-conference tilt. MUW was outshot for the...
NTSB investigates bus crash in Mississippi that killed 7, injured dozens
WARREN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – Officials with the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said a team will be in Mississippi for at least a week to investigate a fatal bus crash that happened in Warren County. NTSB member Todd Inman said the team wants to understand what happened and why it happened, as well as […]
States force drugmakers to keep selling cheaper meds under federal program
In their ongoing quest to lower prescription drug prices, Kansas and other states are forcing drugmakers to continue to sell cheaper medications to thousands of pharmacies through a federal drug-discount program. Under the 32-year-old 340B program, pharmaceutical companies that participate in Medicaid must sell outpatient drugs at discounted prices to clinics, community health centers and hospitals that […]
Laurel police seeking suspect in Sunday shooting that left 3 wounded
PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - The Laurel Police Department are investigating a second shooting in as many days after three people were wounded early Sunday morning. Laurel police said they are seeking Quartarious Wilson. The suspect’s age and hometown were not given. LPD said the shooting happened around 3...
MSU Films’ documentary on first post-Sept. 11 football game to make national television debut
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WLOX) - Nine days following the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks that shook the nation, Mississippi State hosted one of the most impactful football games in American history. “9/20″, an MSU Films documentary that follows the 2001 SEC football game between Mississippi State and South Carolina, the first major...
Deion Sanders claps back at critics who bashed him leaving Jackson State for Colorado football
On SI's Jason Jones believes Deion Sanders' tweet about "selling out" -- claiming that the critics must've been talking about the sold-out crowd at Folsom Field for the North Dakota State game -- was a shot at the critics who chastised his decision to leave Jackson State for the Colorado football program in 2022.
Kentucky murder suspect in custody after tense standoff in Mississippi
U.S. Marshals apprehended a man wanted in connection with a deadly shooting in Kentucky after a tense standoff in Coffeeville on Saturday. Authorities reported that 34-year-old Desmond Shaw was taken into custody after barricading himself inside a home on Wayne Drive for about an hour. Law enforcement surrounded the residence, and Shaw eventually surrendered without incident.
Patti Norton Swan paints murals, canvases and storm shelters
ABERDEEN — Whether she's painting a wall or canvas, Patti Norton Swan finds joy in creating. The Amory native, who now lives in the Splunge community of Monroe County, had no formal training as an artist but was introduced to painting in fifth grade. She picked up various techniques through the years and shifted to acrylic paint, having previously favored oil. Though she had painted for ...
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