SUMMARY: The North Mississippi Surgery Center (NMSC) has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the nation’s top 16% of ambulatory surgery centers, ranking among the best for ophthalmology. This achievement is supported by the Orthopaedic Institute of North Mississippi (OINMS), which contributed to the center’s success in orthopedic surgery. NMSC was commended for high procedural volume, low complication rates, and excellent patient outcomes. It is the only facility north of Jackson on the U.S. News list. OINMS was also named “Best Medical Clinic” and “Best Orthopedic Clinic” in the 2024 Daily Journal Readers’ Choice Awards.

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SUMMARY: Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves signed House Bill 1063 into law, establishing the “Mississippi State Employees Paid Parental Leave Act.” Starting January 1, 2026, eligible state employees with at least one year of service can take six weeks of paid leave (100% salary) for newborn or newly adopted children. The bill passed with unanimous support after amendments reducing the leave from eight to six weeks. While praised as a step forward, advocacy groups like the Mississippi Black Women’s Roundtable urge further action to expand paid leave to low-wage and part-time workers. Mississippi joins 36 states offering paid parental leave.

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SUMMARY: Mississippi is investing $12.86 million to upgrade the Yellow Creek State Inland Port in Iuka. The renovation will enhance multimodal commerce along the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway, improving Mississippi’s waterway network. Upgrades include expanding the transload dock, adding new mooring cells, and installing a 700-ton crane to increase lift capacity and reduce processing times. The project, funded by the Appalachian Regional Commission, Mississippi State Multimodal Infrastructure Fund, and Yellow Creek Port Authority, aims to enhance economic development, reduce shipping costs, and boost efficiency, creating jobs and attracting new investments to the region. The port is strategically positioned for Gulf of Mexico access.

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