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Mississippi man falls into healthcare coverage gap

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2 weeks ago

April 17, 2024

www.wjtv.com – Richard Lake – 2024-04-17 20:27:28

SUMMARY: Roughly 200,000 working Mississippians, including Ken Allen, could have access to healthcare if Medicaid is fully expanded in the state. Allen, who works as a custodian, cannot afford insurance and has been denied Medicaid multiple times. He and his family struggle with health issues and have limited options without insurance. Mississippi faith leaders are also advocating for Medicaid expansion. Lawmakers are currently discussing the possibility of expansion, with the hope of including those making up to 138% of the federal poverty level. Allen emphasizes the importance of providing healthcare to those in need, urging lawmakers to reach an agreement on Medicaid expansion soon.

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West Point students participate in Financial Literacy Art Contest

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5 hours ago

April 30, 2024

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www.wcbi.com – Aundrea Self – 2024-04-30 19:19:17

SUMMARY: West Point High School in Mississippi hosted a Financial Literacy Art Contest for students in the accounting class. The goal was to equip them with skills to make good financial decisions as they transition into adulthood. Students chose a financial literacy topic and created artwork to represent it. The judging criteria included creativity, artistic execution, and incorporation of a financial literacy theme. The top five winners received trophies, and the top three also received cash prizes. The teacher emphasized the importance of knowing how to manage finances, such as avoiding maxing out credit cards and understanding bank statements and savings accounts.

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‘I want to prove it’

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6 hours ago

April 30, 2024

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www.wcbi.com – Jon Sokoloff – 2024-04-30 17:51:40

SUMMARY: AJ Brown, a former Starkville and Ole Miss star receiver, signed a $32 million per year extension with the Philadelphia Eagles, making him the highest-paid receiver in the NFL. Brown emphasized the importance of proving his worth on the field despite his lucrative contract, stating that hard work and dedication are key to success. He mentioned his commitment to training and improving every day to gain an edge over his competition. Brown's focus is on performance rather than the financial aspects of being the highest-paid receiver in the league.

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Mississippi lawmakers quietly kill bills to restrict legal recognition of transgender people

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7 hours ago

April 30, 2024

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www.wjtv.com – The Associated Press – 2024-04-30 16:57:39

SUMMARY: Mississippi's Republican-led Legislature failed to reach a compromise on two bills that would restrict legal recognition of transgender people before a Monday night deadline. The bills would have limited transgender people's use of bathrooms and defined sex as determined at birth with only male or female genders. Lawmakers had passed different versions of the bills in the House and Senate. Governor Tate Reeves would need to approve a single version for the bills to become law. These bills were part of a larger trend in state legislatures across the U.S. where Republicans are pushing for restrictions on transgender rights.

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