SUMMARY: Governor Tate Reeves has mobilized the Mississippi National Guard to assist Florida in hurricane relief efforts as Hurricane Milton approaches. Twenty-two members from the 185th Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigade have been deployed to Tallahassee, equipped with helicopters for route clearance, shelter management, and supply distribution. Colonel Jeremy Parker emphasized their capability for life-saving rescue operations and emergency personnel transport. Following similar missions after Hurricane Ian in 2022, the National Guard is poised to support affected areas as conditions allow. Additionally, several Mississippi utility companies are mobilizing to help restore power post-storm.

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SUMMARY: The Biloxi Shuckers, Mississippi’s sole Minor League Baseball team, has announced its 2025 schedule, featuring 138 games, including 69 at Keesler Federal Park. The season begins on April 4, commemorating the team’s 10th anniversary. General Manager Hunter Reed is enthusiastic about the upcoming season. The Shuckers will face the Pensacola Blue Wahoos on the road before their home opener against the Columbus Clingstones on April 8. The schedule includes various matchups against South and North Division teams, with key home games on holidays and a mix of weeknight and weekend start times. Full schedule details are available online.

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SUMMARY: Drew Snyder is stepping down as executive director of the Mississippi Division of Medicaid to join the private sector, effective October 31. Governor Tate Reeves appointed Cindy Bradshaw, the deputy executive director for eligibility, to succeed him. Reeves praised Snyder for his contributions, including reforms that improved resource management and cost savings within the agency. Snyder has been a long-serving director, overseeing initiatives that enhanced provider reimbursement and service access. Bradshaw, with extensive experience in health plan operations, is expected to ensure continuity and further progress in the Medicaid program, according to Reeves.

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