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2025 Mississippi Book Festival set for September 13, promising ‘unforgettable literary experience’
SUMMARY: The Mississippi Book Festival will return to the state capitol in Jackson on September 13, 2025, celebrating its eleventh year. This annual event has evolved into a major Southeast literary gathering, attracting over 37,000 readers and numerous authors each year. Executive Director Ellen Daniels noted the festival’s remarkable growth since its 2015 inception. The move to September last year provided a milder climate and featured 40 panels with authors like Jesmyn Ward. The 2025 festival, free to the public, will include activities such as food, live music, and writing workshops. Pre-festival “Reading the Room” events will also take place.
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Ole Miss addiction specialists urge safer choices as new school year begins
SUMMARY: As the fall semester and college football season begin, University of Mississippi addiction specialists urge students to be cautious with alcohol and drug use. Alysia Lajune, program manager at the William Magee Center, notes that partying and substance use are often seen as college norms. A spring 2025 survey found over half of Mississippi undergraduates used harmful substances recently, with 53% drinking alcohol. Although alcohol use is declining nationally, the Magee Center promotes harm reduction during Recovery Awareness Month. They recommend safer drinking practices and offer alcohol-free tailgates and hydration stations during football games to support sober students.
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9 people accused of Medicaid fraud agree to pay $173K to resolve allegations
SUMMARY: Nine individuals accused of Medicaid fraud in Mississippi will collectively pay over $173,000 to resolve allegations. They allegedly falsified income to unlawfully qualify for taxpayer-funded healthcare benefits for their dependents. The accused include Rajwinder Kaur, Kawaldeep Singh, Narinder Kaur, Prabhdeep Momi, Bobby and Priyalpreet Babber, Gurinder and Mehaknoor Babber, and Navdeep Basra. Medicaid, administered by the Mississippi Division of Medicaid, assists low-income individuals and families. Authorities say the defendants misrepresented income, causing improper benefit payments. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General investigated, with prosecutions handled by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Deidre Colson and Keesha Middleton.
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Pearl Board of Aldermen rejects citizen vote to allow liquor stores
SUMMARY: The Pearl Board of Aldermen voted 5-2 to reject a citizen-approved ordinance allowing liquor stores within city limits, despite nearly 60% of voters supporting it in a June referendum. Pearl, a Rankin County suburb, remains in a dry county where liquor sales require special approval. Although Pearl has resort status permitting wine and liquor by the glass in restaurants and beer sales in stores, residents must still travel elsewhere for liquor purchases. Mayor Jake Windham, who opposed liquor stores but supported honoring the vote, expressed disappointment, emphasizing the importance of respecting citizens’ voices and preventing retail leakage.
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