SUMMARY: U.S. Senator Roger Wicker (R-Miss) and Senator Jackie Rosen (D-Nev) introduced the bipartisan “Specialty Physicians Advancing Rural Care (SPARC) Act” to address the shortage of medical professionals in rural areas. The bill aims to create a student loan repayment program for specialist physicians willing to practice in underserved communities. Wicker highlighted the pressing physician shortage in Mississippi, where the patient-to-physician ratio is the lowest in the U.S. The SPARC Act, initially introduced in 2022, aims to incentivize medical professionals to work in rural areas, aligning with the mission of improving healthcare in Mississippi and similar states.

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SUMMARY: The Double Decker Arts Festival in Oxford, Mississippi, will take place from April 25-26, featuring live music, Southern food, and over 150 art vendor booths. A red double-decker bus, imported in 1994, remains the festival’s centerpiece. This year’s official artist is Sarah Buzzell. Highlights include performances by The Band of Heathens, Cedric Burnside, and Grace Potter. Other events include the Kid Zone, Blue Delta Blues Alley, and an artist showcase. The festival coincides with an Ole Miss baseball series against Vanderbilt. Double Decker attracts over 75,000 attendees and has won multiple awards for its vibrant atmosphere.

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SUMMARY: Elected officials in Mississippi are mourning the death of Pope Francis, who passed away at 88. Governor Tate Reeves announced that flags will fly at half-staff until sunset on the day of the Pope’s funeral, expressing that “Mississippi is praying for him.” Other Mississippi leaders, including U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith and Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann, also shared condolences, highlighting the Pope’s global impact and compassion for the less fortunate. Pope Francis, who died from a cerebral stroke, was the first Latin American pope and was known for his focus on mercy, care for the poor, and inclusivity.

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