SUMMARY: No. 21 Ole Miss secured a historic 74-64 victory against No. 4 Alabama, marking their first-ever road win over a top-five opponent. Malik Dia led the Rebels with 23 points and 18 rebounds, and Ole Miss capitalized on Alabama’s 21 turnovers to dominate defensively. Meanwhile, No. 15 Mississippi State faced a tough loss against No. 1 Auburn, falling 88-66 despite four players scoring over 10 points. Auburn, without standout Johni Broome, took an early lead and maintained control throughout. Ole Miss and Mississippi State will face each other next as both teams seek pivotal SEC wins.

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SUMMARY: Drew Snyder, former executive director of Mississippi’s Division of Medicaid, resigned in October 2023 after serving since January 2018. Governor Tate Reeves praised his leadership and impact on the state’s Medicaid program. Snyder is now expected to lead the Medicaid division at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) under the incoming Trump administration, according to Politico. If confirmed, he would work alongside Dr. Mehmet Oz, nominated to head CMS. During his tenure, Snyder implemented reforms focusing on resource prioritization, cost-cutting, quality-based reimbursements, and improved vendor oversight, enhancing service accessibility despite budget constraints.

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SUMMARY: The Mississippi legislature passed a resolution honoring bluesman B.B. King and civil rights leader Medgar Evers, both of whom would have turned 100 this year. Senator John Horhn introduced SCR 508, recognizing their contributions to the state. King, who died in 2015, was celebrated for his guitar mastery and influence as “The King of Blues,” winning 15 Grammy awards. Evers, a prominent civil rights figure, worked tirelessly for equality and was assassinated in 1963. Both men were commemorated at a centennial celebration at the state capitol, and the resolution will be shared with various museums and their descendants.

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