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State health officer: Mississippi hospitals will ‘drop dead’ if something isn’t done

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www.supertalk.fm – Caleb Salers – 2023-06-22 16:56:16

SUMMARY: Mississippi hospitals are in crisis, with several facing imminent closure if circumstances do not change. State health officer Dr. Dan Edney attributed the primary issue to poverty, driving the nation’s highest rate of uninsured hospital care. Medicaid expansion could help alleviate the problem, potentially providing up to a billion dollars for Mississippi’s struggling healthcare system. However, Edney emphasized that this would not be a silver bullet and that the state must continue to improve its economic standing to address the root cause of the issue.

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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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Tyler Perry’s new Netflix series about a Mississippi lieutenant governor

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www.supertalk.fm – J.T. Mitchell – 2025-04-25 15:57:00

SUMMARY: Tyler Perry’s new Netflix comedy series, *She The People*, will be set in Mississippi, following the story of Antoinette Dunkerson (played by Terri J. Vaughn), the state’s first Black female lieutenant governor. The series explores her efforts to navigate a sexist, condescending governor while managing her family’s newfound public life. Mississippi has never had a Black or Black female lieutenant governor, though it has had two female lieutenant governors. Produced by Niya Palmer, Vaughn, and Keisha Lance Bottoms, the series will release its first eight episodes on May 22, with the second batch airing on August 14.

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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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