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MDHS announces expiration of waiver of interview requirements for SNAP
SUMMARY: Beginning May 1, recipients of food stamps in Mississippi will now be required to undergo interviews with SNAP case workers to determine eligibility for benefits. The waiver of interview requirements during the pandemic has expired. Recertification will now take place every 6 months. The Mississippi Department of Human Services is aiming to conduct most interviews over the phone to make the process more convenient for clients. It is important for recipients to ensure that their phone numbers are current with their case manager to facilitate the interview process. Around 200,000 Mississippians benefit from SNAP, with 20,000 in Hinds County.
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Time running out for Mississippi lawmakers to pass Medicaid expansion bill
SUMMARY: State lawmakers in Mississippi are set to vote on a compromise measure to expand Medicaid for hundreds of thousands of residents. The bill would cover individuals up to 138% of the federal poverty level and includes a 25-hour weekly work requirement. There is debate over whether the federal government will approve this requirement, with Democrats questioning its necessity. If the work requirement is denied, the state will have to reapply annually. Lawmakers have until Wednesday to approve, reject, or amend the bill, with Republicans expressing confidence that a future Trump administration would approve it. The main disagreement has been over the work requirement, with uncertainty surrounding the bill's fate.
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Dau Mabil's wife testifies at hearing following his death
SUMMARY: Tensions are high in Hines County courtroom over the authority to conduct an autopsy on Dow Mobile's body. His widow Carissa agreed to a third-party autopsy by Mobil's family but was not notified until served with a lawsuit by Mile's brother. Judge Dwayne Thomas issued a temporary restraining order against disposing of Mobil's remains until an independent autopsy is performed. The Department of Public Safety is seeking to lift the order. The case will be covered in the evening news broadcasts as the court battle continues.
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‘So erratic’: Witnesses testify in Beth Ann White retrial
SUMMARY: Today in the Beth and White case, witnesses have taken the stand on the second day of the retrial for the woman accused of killing a mother and her six-month-old son. The state argues that White's blood alcohol content was three times the legal limit, while the defense questions if she was truly under the influence. Four witnesses so far have testified about the car crash that claimed the lives of Allison Conway and her son Alex on November 1st, 2021. One witness, Kelsey Hutchon, described seeing White driving erratically and recklessly on Highway 18. White faces multiple charges, including aggravated DUI. Tune in to the evening newscasts for more updates.
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