SUMMARY: Acadian Ambulance honored its exceptional paramedics and EMTs from its four-state service area at a celebration in Lafayette, LA. Paramedic Kayleigh Dunham and EMT Caroline Cash were finalists for the top honors, representing the company's Mississippi service area. Kayleigh, a native of Jackson County, is a Field Training Officer and recently promoted to a Paramedic Field Supervisor role. Caroline, who came from Pennsylvania, is studying to become a paramedic. Acadian Ambulance, one of the largest ambulance services in the nation, offers emergency and non-emergency transportation in multiple states and is employee-owned and accredited.

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SUMMARY: Medicaid expansion efforts in Mississippi failed due to disagreement among lawmakers on a final proposal. Republican Governor Tate Reeves opposes expansion, referring to Medicaid as “welfare.” House Medicaid Committee Chair Missy McGee expressed disappointment over the issue not progressing. The proposal included a work requirement, which was met with opposition from House Democrats. The Senate passed a version with a lower income threshold for eligibility. House Republicans suggested putting Medicaid expansion on the ballot for public opinion. Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann expressed regret over leaving many working Mississippians without healthcare coverage. This failure marks the first serious legislative discussion on Medicaid expansion in Mississippi.

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SUMMARY: Moss Point High students in Mississippi are taking flight lessons through the school district's aviation academy. The students are currently working with Aspire Aviation at Trent Lott International Airport, learning how to pilot small airplanes. They have already passed their written FAA flight exam and are now undergoing flight instruction. The goal is for them to obtain their private pilot license and be able to fly on their own. The students, James Spain II and Linal Tickles Jr., hope to inspire others in the Moss Point school system to pursue a career in aviation and contribute to the local economy.

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