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Rep. Bennie Thompson fires staffer after controversial posts over Trump attack
SUMMARY: Democratic Congressman Bennie Thompson of Mississippi’s 2nd district terminated staffer Jacqueline Marsaw after she posted controversial statements on Facebook following an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump at a Pennsylvania rally. Marsaw’s now-deleted post urged better marksmanship for next attempts. The Mississippi GOP had called for her firing. Although Thompson did not disavow Marsaw’s comments, he confirmed her dismissal. Thompson, known for opposing Trump, had introduced a bill to strip Trump of Secret Service protection and chaired the committee investigating Trump’s role in the January 6 Capitol insurrection. The would-be assassin, Thomas Matthew Crooks, was killed by a Secret Service sniper.
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3 Mississippi hospitals approved for demonstration program intended to stave off closures
SUMMARY: U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith announced that Greenwood Leflore, Magee General, and Wayne General hospitals in Mississippi were approved for the Rural Hospital Demonstration program. This initiative, which aims to support rural healthcare sustainability, will provide these hospitals with better federal reimbursements to help keep them open. Hyde-Smith, alongside Sen. Roger Wicker and Rep. Bennie Thompson, worked to secure this approval, particularly for Greenwood Leflore, a hospital central to Mississippi’s rural healthcare challenges. The program, established in 2004, helps small hospitals with cost-based reimbursements, improving their financial stability and ability to offer quality care.
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MAIS approves consolidated classes, revamped playoff format for 2025-2027 seasons
SUMMARY: Starting in the 2025-26 athletic calendar, the Mid-South Association of Independent Schools (MAIS) will restructure its competitive field, reducing from six classes to four to enhance competitive balance and expand championship opportunities. In 11-man football, classes 4A, 3A, and 2A will compete in multiple districts, with playoffs organized into divisions based on schools’ power point averages. Class 4A features three playoff divisions, while classes 3A and 2A have two divisions each. A majority of teams in each class will qualify for championship contention. Class 1A will compete in 8-man football with two divisions. MAIS includes 120 schools across four states and over 40,000 students.
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Rep. Jill Ford: Mississippi must take advantage of AI task force to remain tech leader
SUMMARY: Mississippi is positioning itself as a leader in AI development with the creation of the Artificial Intelligence Regulation (AIR) Task Force, signed into law by Governor Tate Reeves. The state aims to foster innovation through business-friendly policies, avoiding overly restrictive regulations that could hinder progress. The task force, led by a committed leader, will focus on encouraging ethical AI innovation to boost productivity and economic growth across industries like agriculture, manufacturing, and healthcare. Emphasizing collaboration among policymakers, business leaders, educators, and tech innovators, Mississippi hopes to create a supportive regulatory environment that promotes AI-driven advancements and strengthens the state’s economy and workforce.
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