SUMMARY: Local officials in Oktibbeha County, Mississippi, are seeking a buyer for the OCH Regional Medical Center due to a healthcare crisis. Seven years after opting to keep the hospital under local control, leaders are shifting towards privatization after evaluations forecast a grim future for the facility. State Sen. Bart Williams confirmed that they have hired Raymond James to solicit proposals from potential buyers. Both Williams and Starkville Mayor Lynn Spruill believe a private entity could enhance healthcare quality, asserting that government should focus on public safety and infrastructure rather than running hospitals. The bidding process for the sale will commence soon.

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SUMMARY: Forecasters are tracking a new tropical system in the Caribbean, termed “Invest 97L” or “Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine,” which may develop into a hurricane. Following Hurricane Francine’s impact on Mississippi, the National Hurricane Center predicts that this system could strengthen into a tropical storm or hurricane as it moves northward across the northwestern Caribbean. The expected developments come as the system currently generates disorganized showers and storms. Residents, especially in the Florida Panhandle, are urged to stay updated on the storm’s progress, as its track and potential impacts are still uncertain.

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SUMMARY: House Speaker Jason White is hosting a tax reform summit on Tuesday at the Sheraton Refuge in Flowood, following discussions by the Select Committee on Tax Reform. The event aims to address Mississippi’s tax code, particularly the recent income tax increase in 2022 and ongoing debates about eliminating income tax while reducing sales tax. Experts, politicians, and business leaders, including Governor Tate Reeves and tax expert Grover Norquist, will participate in panels. White emphasizes the House’s commitment to providing a competitive tax structure and easing the grocery tax burden. The summit is free and open to the public.

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