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Lawmaker eyeing certificate of need reform to improve Mississippi’s healthcare
SUMMARY: Mississippi lawmakers aim to reform the state’s certificate of need (CON) laws as a response to ongoing healthcare challenges, particularly after Medicaid expansion efforts stalled. With a new federal administration on the horizon, legislators are shifting focus away from Medicaid to CON law reforms, led by State Rep. Sam Creekmore. He proposes a “common sense” measure to reduce government oversight, allowing hospitals more autonomy in adding services like outpatient dialysis. Though critics highlight the lengthy and costly CON application process, Creekmore emphasizes maintaining protections for rural hospitals while encouraging competition and enhancing care access for Mississippians.
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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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Pregame chain-snatching incident fueled Ole Miss in blowout of Georgia State
SUMMARY: Ole Miss football overcame losing 18 starters to dominate Georgia State 63-7 in their 2025 opener. A pregame altercation occurred when Georgia State’s Tyler Scott snatched a chain from Ole Miss’s Da’Shawn Womack, leading to Scott’s suspension for the game. Womack chose not to press charges. Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin praised Womack’s performance, who tied for team-high solo tackles. Offensively, QB Austin Simmons threw for 341 yards and three touchdowns. The running game improved with Kewan Lacy rushing for 108 yards and three scores. Ole Miss rose to 20th in the AP Top 25 and will face Kentucky next.
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