SUMMARY: A student was found with a gun at Ridgeland High School on April 26, according to officials from the Madison County School District. Other students reported their concerns, leading teachers to intervene quickly. The student was found with a gun in a backpack and both the student and weapon were removed from campus without incident. An investigation is ongoing. The school district emphasized that bringing weapons to school will result in immediate expulsion. Parents and guardians were notified about the incident by the principal. Safety of students and faculty is the top priority for the school district.

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SUMMARY: A driver involved in a fatal crash in Rankin County, Mississippi earlier this year had a chemical found in Kratom in their system, according to toxicology reports. The driver died at the scene despite efforts to save them. The investigation revealed that the driver appeared to have been under the influence of a significant amount of Mitragynine, the prevalent chemical in Kratom. Kratom, a substance derived from a Southeast Asian tree, is used for various purposes including relieving muscle strains and managing opioid withdrawal symptoms. In response to this incident, the Rankin County Board of Supervisors banned the use and distribution of Kratom in the county.

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SUMMARY: Mississippi Senate Medicaid expansion conferees offered the House two counteroffers. One was the original Medicaid “lite” plan from the Senate, and the other was a compromise without a work requirement. Both plans cover residents up to 138% of the federal poverty level, with the state paying 10% of insurance costs. State Senator Kevin Blackwell stated that the Senate's hybrid plan aligns with the House's request to cover individuals up to 138% of the poverty level. The House can choose to accept, amend, or decline both offers.

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