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Picayune Falls to Brandon in High-Scoring Season Opener
Picayune’s offense struggled early, failing to score on their initial possession and having to punt from their 24-yard line. Brandon capitalized on this, with quarterback Sladen Shack throwing a 27-yard touchdown pass to Jay McQueen and a 41-yard touchdown pass to Tyson Robinson. Despite the early deficit, Picayune made a strong comeback. Jordan Hathorne broke […] The post Picayune Falls to Brandon in High-Scoring Season Opener appeared first on Picayune Item.
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 […]
Mississippi man sentenced for conspiracy to commit bank fraud
CARROLL COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – A Carrollton man was sentenced to 189 months in federal prison for conspiracy to commit bank fraud. According to court documents, Robert Earl Givens, Jr., 50, participated in a scheme to defraud multiple banks by obtaining fraudulent heavy equipment loans. Prosecutors said Givens, who organized the scheme that spanned the […]
Mississippi governor signs bill to establish cannabis program
OXFORD, Miss. (WJTV) – Governor Tate Reeves (R-Miss.) signed a bill that established the Mississippi Medical Cannabis Research Program at the University of Mississippi. “We are grateful for the leadership of Gov. Reeves and the tireless efforts of Sen. Blackwell, Sen. Boyd and their colleagues in championing this landmark legislation,” said Robert Welch, director of […]
National Weather Service warns of flash flood risk
BROOKHAVEN — Rain continues to linger in the forecast and heavy localized rainfall could lead to flash flooding. The National Weather Service warns Lincoln County and much of central to south Mississippi is at a risk of flash flooding from Wednesday to Friday. Storms could bring a total rainfall of one to three inches with […] The post National Weather Service warns of flash flood risk appeared first on Daily Leader.
MSDH invites public to WIC online shopping seminar
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) invited the public to a webinar that will discuss a new project that will increase equitable access to online shopping options for WIC participants. All WIC vendors and participants are encouraged to register for the webinar, that will take place at noon on Wednesday, September 4, […]
Entergy Mississippi to build new power station
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – For the first time in 50 years, Entergy Mississippi will build a new natural gas power station. Officials with the company said the facility will be the first combined-cycle combustion turbine power station Entergy Mississippi has built from the ground up. “As our customers’ needs and environmental factors evolve, so must our […]
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