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Mississippi Medicaid prenatal care access program still awaiting federal approval. Why?
Newly pregnant women who aren't on Medicaid or who do not have health insurance in Mississippi are still stuck in a coverage hole that the Legislature tried to close this past session. A new Medicaid presumptive eligibility program that is supposed to help pregnant women receive Medicaid benefits for 60 days while...
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 […]
Lincoln County Jail docket: 4 charges of felony drug possession, 7 for DUI
Lincoln County Jail docket, Wednesday-Sunday, Aug. 28-Sept. 1, 2024: Aaron Shawn Moore, 12/09/1970, 778 Zetus Road No. 5 — arrested, charged with felony possession of controlled substance, misdemeanor possession of marijuana, by Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office. Bobby Ray Henderson, 08/21/1984, 324 Quentin Road, McCall Creek — arrested, charged with misdemeanor possession of controlled substance, by […] The post Lincoln County Jail docket: 4 charges of felony drug possession, 7 for DUI appeared first on Daily Leader.
Jail cost vs. reward — Is it worth it for the City to jail people for fines?
Cost vs. reward was the concern for NAACP President the Rev. Dr. Rico Cain when he appeared before the Brookhaven Board of Aldermen Tuesday. Cain said within the previous six months, he had received complaints from each of the city’s six wards regarding City inmates at the Lincoln County Jail. “The problem is City inmates […] The post Jail cost vs. reward — Is it worth it for the City to jail people for fines? appeared first on Daily Leader.
Rain continues to threaten area
BROOKHAVEN — Rain and potential flash flooding threatens Lincoln County starting today and into Friday. The National Weather Service forecasts heavy rain for the area. Wednesday’s chance of rain is 50 percent with the best chance of rain coming after 4 p.m. A tenth of an inch is forecast but more rain could fall in […] The post Rain continues to threaten area appeared first on Daily Leader.
Update: Stahl-Urban material test results back, decision lies in City Hall
BROOKHAVEN — City Engineer Mike McKenzie of WGK Engineering said he has the final test results from an independent engineering firm’s inspection of the Stahl-Urban site. The tests were necessary to determine what the next best step was for cleaning up the rubble. Stahl-Urban was a textile manufacturer in Brookhaven for nearly 50 years. The […] The post Update: Stahl-Urban material test results back, decision lies in City Hall appeared first on Daily Leader.
PHOTO: Black bear spotted in downtown Vicksburg
VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) – A black bear was spotted in downtown Vicksburg early Wednesday morning. Vicksburg police said the bear was in a tree outside the old courthouse. If anyone sees the bear, police said you should not attempt to approach or feed the bear. “For your safety, and the safety of your pets, please […]
WCSO responds to likely murder-suicide on Warriors Trail
Warren County Sheriff Martin Pace said his office is investigating what appears to have been a murder-suicide Wednesday afternoon that resulted in two deaths. Pace said Warren County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the report of a shooting in the 2500 block of Warriors Trail Wednesday just after 1:30 p.m. and found a male and […]
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