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Federal government approves part of Mississippi’s plan to help struggling hospitals
SUMMARY: The federal government has approved Mississippi’s plan to help financially strapped hospitals receive more Medicaid money. Governor Tate Reeves announced that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services approved the proposal, which involves hospitals paying higher taxes to draw more federal Medicaid money. This would generate about $689 million, split among the state’s hospitals. A second part of the plan, awaiting approval, would increase Medicaid hospital reimbursement. The state’s Medicaid division will deliver the first round of payments to hospitals in the coming weeks. Mississippi has many rural hospitals at risk of closing due to financial problems. This plan aims to alleviate some financial pressures on these hospitals.
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SUMMARY: The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) is hosting its annual maintenance meeting this week, bringing together around 250-300 staff members from across the state. The event offers training and updates on roadway maintenance, safety, and technology. MDOT executive director Brad White emphasized the importance of keeping employees informed about new regulations and safety protocols. The conference also provides a platform for vendors to showcase tools and services for maintaining the state’s highways. White noted that tax revenue, including fuel tax and lottery funds, supports MDOT’s budget for maintaining roads and infrastructure. The meeting ends on May 1st.
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SUMMARY: A fatal shooting occurred in Gulfport on April 28, 2025, when suspects Paul Ravin Martin Jr. and Kevin Eugene James opened fire on individuals in the Holly Circle area. Three victims were injured, and 16-year-old Cobi Earnest later died from gunshot wounds. Martin, 23, was arrested and charged with First-Degree Murder, Shooting into a Dwelling, and three counts of Aggravated Assault. He was out on bond for a previous drive-by shooting. James, 53, remains at large and is wanted for murder and other charges. Authorities urge anyone with information to contact Gulfport Police or Crime Stoppers.
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SUMMARY: On April 29, 2025, Gulfport Police arrested 23-year-old Paul Ravin Martin Jr. in connection with a fatal shooting on April 28. Martin faces charges of First-Degree Murder, Shooting into a Dwelling, and three counts of Aggravated Assault. The shooting occurred near Holly Circle, leaving one victim dead, 16-year-old Cobi Earnest, and three others wounded. Martin and another suspect, Kevin Eugene James, confronted individuals and fired indiscriminately before fleeing. Martin, already out on bond for a prior shooting, was arrested and held without bond. James, wanted for the same charges, is considered armed and dangerous.
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