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Boeing Company Announces Manufacturing Expansion in Mississippi
Aurora Flight Sciences, a Boeing company, kicked-off a significant expansion of its manufacturing facility near the Golden Triangle Regional Airport in Columbus, Mississippi. The project will expand the facility by 50,000 square feet, renovate 40,000 square feet of existing space and add new automation equipment, robotics and non-destructive inspection technologies to support Aurora’s growing aerosystems business.
Mississippi sues drugmakers and pharmacy benefit managers over opioids
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The state of Mississippi is suing drug manufacturers and pharmacy benefit managers alleging that opioids were over-prescribed. Attorney General Lynn Fitch, a Republican, filed the suit Thursday in Hinds County Chancery Court in the state capital of Jackson. It names 13 companies as defendants and says they participated in “the worst man-made epidemic in modern medical history.” Pharmacy benefit managers run prescription drug coverage for clients including health insurers and employers that provide coverage. They help decide which drugs make a plan’s list of covered medications and can determine where patients fill prescriptions. The Mississippi lawsuit says pharmacy benefit managers “had a central role in facilitating the oversupply of opioids” and that the companies “intentionally inserted themselves into the chain of distribution and dispensing of prescription opioids.”
Louisiana Flash Flood Watch: Heavy Rain Threatens I-10/12 Corridor
New Orleans, LA – A flood watch remains in effect for southern Louisiana as heavy rainfall continues to threaten the region. The National Weather Service issued a warning for potential flash flooding along and south of the I-10/12 corridor, extending through the weekend. According to the National Weather Service,...
Agritourism continues to be a draw in Mississippi
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WJTV) – Farms are one of the most prominent symbols of agritourism in Mississippi, according to the Mississippi State University (MSU) Extension Service. Fall marks the time of year when this activity is at its peak, and one easy way to experience it firsthand with minimal advance planning is the Mississippi Hills Farm […]
Events happening this weekend in Mississippi: August 30-September 1
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Take some time to unwind with friends, family or yourself this weekend. Below you’ll find a list of some fun events going on this weekend (August 30-September 1) around Mississippi. Central Mississippi Food Truck Friday – Jackson – Friday Belhaven Block Party – Jackson – Friday Madison County Schools Education Foundation […]
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 AG wants court to vacate ruling that blocks law requiring age verification online
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Attorney General Lynn Fitch (R-Miss.) filed a brief in the Fifth Circuit of Appeals urging the court to vacate a preliminary injunction ruling that blocked a Mississippi law that requires age verification and other measures on certain websites. House Bill 1126, also known as the Walker Montgomery Protecting Children Online Act, would […]
Another Mississippi city bans the sale of kratom
Last week, Ridgeland Mayor Gene McGee and the Board of Aldermen unanimously approved a measure prohibiting the drug within city limits. Because it was passed unanimously, the measure will go into effect immediately. McGree said after the vote that the Ridgeland Police Department would begin working with businesses in about 10 days to pull the substance from the stores currently selling it.
Boler joins MDAC as Director of Administration
Jennifer Boler of Florence has been named the Director of Administration with the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce (MDAC). “I am proud to welcome Jennifer Boler on staff at the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce,” said Mississippi Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson. “Jennifer Boler’s extensive background of working in various administrative roles at other state agencies will be beneficial in creating new efficiencies.”
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