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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SUMMARY: Law enforcement has arrested Drexler Johnson, 37, in connection with a New Year’s Day triple homicide in State Line, Mississippi, though the shooter remains at large. Johnson, charged with accessory after the fact and conspiracy, is believed to have aided the killer in the deaths of Rhonda Deason, Lester Campbell, and Jason Thornton at a gas station. The masked suspect shot Campbell and Thornton before forcing Deason to open the cash register and safe, killing her. A $100,000 reward has been offered for information leading to the killer’s identification. The investigation remains ongoing.

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SUMMARY: Beneficiaries of federal programs like Social Security, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Veterans Benefits, and Railroad Retirement will receive a 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment starting in 2025, reflecting changes in the Consumer Price Index from Q3 2023 to Q3 2024. However, increases in these benefits may result in reduced aid for households using Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF). Beneficiaries must report any income changes monthly, as increases could diminish or terminate SNAP assistance. Additionally, individuals can request a fair hearing for any discrepancies in benefits calculations.

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