Children’s health care provider challenges state over Medicaid rate change
Staff ReportA large children’s health care provider is challenging the state agency that oversees Medicaid, alleging it improperly reduced reimbursement rates…
Read MoreState says AIDS drug program could need more money
A key state program that helps provide HIV medications remains financially vulnerable despite lawmakers stepping in earlier this year to…
Read MoreSenate backs off funding requests for ‘Rural Renaissance’ programs
The Senate on Thursday dropped funding requests for a series of programs tied to Senate President Ben Albritton’s “rural renaissance”…
Read MoreLawmakers begin filing local project requests ahead of 2026 session
Lawmakers have started to file proposed budget earmarks for local projects as they return to the Capitol to prepare for…
Read MoreDoctors Memorial Hospital seeks extension of half-cent surtax
GARETT VALCOURTgvalcourt@kentsmith.biz In order to secure the financial future of Doctors Memorial Hospital, Chief Financial Officer Ronald Jamison, recently appeared before…
Read MoreEsto Fire Chief continues to call for help with funding
COLLIN BREAUXcbreaux@kentsmith.biz During the monthly Town Council meeting held Tuesday, May 21, Esto Fire Chief Cliff Kimble again said the Esto…
Read MoreBREAKING: Holmes County Commissioners look to take legal action regarding Sol Fest
gvalcourt@kentsmith.biz After a controversial weekend where a deputy was bit in the head by a man alleged to be under…
Read MoreHolmes District School Board passes state audit
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz A state audit found no issues with the Holmes District School Board’s finances and its operations. The audit was…
Read MoreHolmes County Education Foundation announces 2024 classroom mini-grant recipients
gvalcourt@kentsmith.biz The Holmes County Education Foundation recently unveiled the recipients of its 2024 classroom mini-grants. The initiative aims to bolster…
Read MoreEsto considers creating new town administrator position
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz Due to perceived ongoing issues with how the town’s day-to-day government operations run, the Town of Esto is looking…
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