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MGCCC football taking championship mindset into 2022
2019 doesn't feel all that long ago, but such is the nature of JUCO football, Mississippi Gulf Coast doesn't have a single player from that national championship team heading into 2022.
But the Bulldogs still have fifth-year Head Coach Jack Wright, who holds the all-time school record for winning percentage with an overall record of 31-5.
Seven of those wins came last season, but losing out to Jones and Hinds in a three-way tie for first in the MACCC South.
Gulf Coast sending 16 players from that team onto the next level and now returning 36 guys that have never…
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Medicaid expansion effort collapses in Mississippi Legislature
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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Moss Point student pilots cruising the skies
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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Medicaid expansion discussions could fall apart Mississippi
SUMMARY: Mississippi's Legislature is facing challenges in expanding Medicaid, with disagreements over whether to let voters decide on the issue. House and Senate negotiators proposed Medicaid expansion with a work requirement, which was not well-received by House Democrats. Business leaders, clergy members, and health advocates are lobbying for Medicaid expansion in Mississippi due to poor health outcomes. Senate leaders are firm on including a work requirement in the expansion, despite potential veto from Governor Tate Reeves. Georgia is the only state with a Medicaid work requirement, currently suing the federal government to maintain it. The proposal aims to expand coverage to low-income individuals in Mississippi.
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