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Construction contract for improvements on Tupelo roadway approved
SUMMARY: Tupelo city leaders have awarded a construction contract for improvements on McCulla Boulevard and Tupelo near Gler Street. The improvements will focus on making the intersection from Country Club Road to Gloucester Street safer for drivers by changing the medians to left turn only. This change is meant to prevent unsafe U-turns and redirect major traffic onto safer routes. The city engineer expects the work to be completed by next fall, with the goal of reducing traffic delays and improving overall safety in the area.
Drivers can expect to see some traffic delays in Tupelo.
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Rep. McGee on future of Medicaid
SUMMARY: Mississippi is one of 10 states without a Medicaid expansion plan after state lawmakers failed to reach a compromise. House Medicaid committee chair Missy McGee expresses disappointment that they were unable to agree on the Senate's work requirement. Despite being close, a breakdown occurred when discussing this issue. The House tried to work in language to allow for expansion while leaving room to address the work requirement at a later time similar to North Carolina's plan. McGee believes that building a plan from scratch next year will be a tough task but remains open-minded. The House will review its plan over the summer with Medicaid expansion remaining a priority.
With state lawmakers failing to reach a compromise, Mississippi will remain one of 10 states without a medical expansion plan.
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New Safe Haven Baby Box at Covington Co. Hospital
SUMMARY: Covington County Hospital in Mississippi is now home to a Safe Haven baby box, providing mothers in crisis with a safe place to surrender their newborns. The hospital hosted a blessing ceremony for the baby box, offering an alternative for women who are not ready for motherhood. This new option allows mothers to give up their babies anonymously within 45 days of birth. The baby box maintains a constant temperature and has alarms to alert authorities when a baby is placed inside. The Covington County Republican women raised $20,000 in donations to purchase the baby box, which is the third of its kind in Mississippi.
A blessing was held at the Covington County Hospital for its Safe Haven Baby Box on Tuesday.
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Lamar County School District Bond referendum next week
SUMMARY: Lamar County School District is holding a bond referendum on May 14th to improve school facilities. The superintendent, Dr. Steven Hampton, emphasizes the importance of this bond for maintaining high quality education and property values in the county. The maximum amount of the bond is $17 million, but this number may decrease depending on various factors. The impact on taxpayers is estimated to be around $362 annually for a homeowner with a $100,000 home and a $115,000 car. Security measures will be in place on the voting day at designated polling locations. Eligible voters must be registered residents of Lamar County School District.
On Tuesday, May 14th, Lamar County residents will have the opportunity to vote ‘for' or ‘against' a bond issue that will help improve the county's schools.
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