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MSDH offering one-stop shop event for back-to-school forms

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www.supertalk.fm – J.T. Mitchell – 2023-07-24 13:04:10

SUMMARY: The Mississippi State Department of Health is offering a one-stop shop for required school entry/registration forms. From July 24 to August 4, parents can go to the MSDH’s Office of Vital Records in Ridgeland to get their child’s immunization form and birth certificate. These documents are required before a child can enter school. The Form 121 will be available for free during the event, and a new birth certificate will cost $17. Mississippi state law mandates that children be immunized against childhood diseases to attend school, but religious exemptions are now allowed.

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Pepsi Pops returning to Ridgeland on May 9, promising symphonic outdoor fun

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www.supertalk.fm – Caleb Salers – 2025-04-25 21:15:00

SUMMARY: The Mississippi Symphony Orchestra’s Pepsi Pops concert is set for May 9 at Old Trace Park, celebrating its 44th year. This outdoor event features a variety of music, including Broadway hits and tributes to Elvis Presley, complemented by food from local vendors and a fireworks finale. Attendees can enjoy performances by the Mississippi Youth Symphony Orchestra and David Keary & Friends before the main show at 7:30 p.m., emceed by WLBT’s Maggie Wade and restaurateur Jeff Good. Tickets are $15 in advance, with special rates for students and VIP parking available. Picnicking is encouraged, although glass and alcohol are not allowed.

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Gov. Tate Reeves vetoes legislation reforming CON laws, cites willingness to negotiate with lawmakers

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www.supertalk.fm – Caleb Salers – 2025-04-25 15:00:00

SUMMARY: Governor Tate Reeves has vetoed House Bill 569, intended to reform Mississippi’s certificate of need (CON) laws, which require healthcare providers to obtain government approval for significant expenditures. The bill aimed to raise the expenditure thresholds and assess exemptions for small hospitals regarding dialysis centers. Reeves opposed it due to a late amendment by Senator Hob Bryan, which he argued violated the separation of powers and interfered with ongoing litigation involving specific hospitals. While Reeves supports CON reform, he insists that any changes must be equally applied. He may address the issue in an upcoming special session focused on the state budget.

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What Mississippians need to know as REAL ID deadline looms

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www.supertalk.fm – J.T. Mitchell – 2025-04-25 14:11:00

SUMMARY: U.S. residents, including those in Mississippi, have until May 7 to obtain a REAL ID to fly commercially. REAL ID is a federally compliant state-issued ID established by the 2005 Real ID Act to enhance airport and federal building security. To get a REAL ID in Mississippi, individuals must visit a driver’s license service bureau with specific documents, including a Social Security card and proof of residency. Most Mississippi drivers issued licenses since 2018 already have REAL IDs. After May 7, REAL IDs can still be obtained but won’t be valid for air travel or federal access until issued.

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