Mississippi could renew push to extend Medicaid for new moms

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March 15, 2022

www.wxxv25.com – Associated Press – 2022-03-15 07:40:08

By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi's Republican-led Senate will try to revive a proposal to let mothers keep Medicaid coverage for a year after giving birth, Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann said Monday.

The state allows two months of postpartum coverage. Advocates for low-income women say longer coverage by the government health insurance program could reduce Mississippi's high rate of maternal…

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USM Army and Air Force ROTC programs host Commissioning Ceremonies

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May 19, 2024

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www.wxxv25.com – WXXV Staff – 2024-05-19 14:00:05

SUMMARY: Ten Army and three Air Force cadets from the University of Southern Mississippi (USM) ROTC were commissioned as Second Lieutenants. The Army ceremony at Camp Shelby featured Major General Janson D. Boyles, while the Air Force ceremony on campus featured Brigadier General Mary-Kathryn Haddad. LTC Juan J. Ortiz praised the Army cadets for their leadership, and Lt. Col. Sheena Puleali'i commended the Air Force cadets for their commitment. Distinguished Military Graduate 2LT Jeremiah J. Parker expressed pride in his training and future goals. Commissioned cadets include 2LT Miruna Avram, 2LT Braxton Bailey, 2LT Jada Fairley, among others.

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