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Tragic Outburst in Mississippi: Four Lives Lost in Drive-By Shooting; Child Survives Unscathed

Holly Springs, MS — Tragedy struck Holly Springs on Sunday evening when four individuals were fatally shot in what is being investigated as a drive-by shooting, adding to a recent upsurge in nationwide gun violence debates. A 5-year-old child miraculously survived the incident unharmed. The violence occurred before 7:00 p.m. at a residence on West Woodward Street in this small city located in Marshall County. Police reports indicate that three women were discovered deceased in …

Living Dead Take Over Mississippi: Ground Zero Identified

Jackson, Mississippi – The state of Mississippi is facing a concerning issue with an increasing number of individuals falling victim to substance abuse. Experts are pointing to the high prevalence of addiction in the state, with Mississippi being ground zero for this devastating epidemic. In recent years, Mississippi has seen a significant rise in drug and alcohol-related deaths, leading to a large population of individuals who are battling addiction. This has had a profound impact …

Loranger Mother and Child Murder Suspect Arrested in Mississippi, Accomplice in Custody: New Details Emerge

Jackson, Mississippi – A tragic incident unfolded as a man is accused of killing a Loranger mother and her 3-year-old child. The suspect, Daniel Callihan, 36, has been booked into the Rankin County Detention Center in Brandon, Mississippi, near Jackson. Additionally, an alleged accomplice named Victoria Cox, 32, has been arrested in Jackson, raising questions about her involvement in the murders. Jackson Police Chief Joseph Wade revealed that Cox is currently in custody and being …

Mississippi Surprises with Medicaid Expansion Milestone after Years of Resistance

Jackson, Mississippi – After years of being one of the holdout states on Medicaid expansion, Mississippi lawmakers recently made a groundbreaking decision. The state, known for its conservative leanings, reached an agreement to extend Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act, providing health coverage to an additional 200,000 low-income residents. This move comes as a significant shift in Mississippi’s healthcare landscape, where dire health outcomes and struggling rural hospitals have been a pressing issue. The agreement …

Medicaid Expansion Compromise Voted Down by House Democrats in Mississippi Capital

Jackson, Mississippi – House Democrats in Mississippi have long advocated for the expansion of Medicaid to provide health care to the state’s working poor. However, a recent agreement between House and Senate Republicans regarding Medicaid expansion has divided Democrats within the House. While House Democrats have historically supported Medicaid expansion, many are now opposing the current bill proposed by Republicans. The disagreement stems from a work requirement that Senate Republicans insisted be included in the …

Tax Hikes Loom for Mississippi Municipalities as Retirement System Funding Bill Fizzles

JACKSON, Miss. – City and county governments in Mississippi are facing a tough decision after a bill that would have decreased the employer contribution to the state retirement system for government workers failed to pass. Supporters of the proposal warn that without this change, local governments may have to resort to raising taxes or cutting employees to make up for the increased costs. House bill 1590, which did not move forward in the Senate committee …

Helicopter Crash Claims Lives of Two Mississippi National Guardsmen in Routine Training Flight

Jackson, Mississippi – Two Mississippi National Guardsmen tragically lost their lives in a helicopter crash on Friday afternoon. Chief Warrant Officer 4 Bryan Andrew Zemek, 36, and Chief Warrant Officer 4 Derek Joshua Abbott, 42, were identified by Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves in a social media statement. Zemek was a standardization instructor pilot in the Alpha Company 1st Battalion, 149th Aviation Regiment, flying the AH-64 Delta Apache, while Abbott served as a maintenance test pilot …