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Governor Tate Reeves has announced a series of sweeping Medicaid reimbursement reforms in Mississippi that are anticipated to generate an estimated $700 million for hospitals throughout the state. Reeves made the announcement on Thursday afternoon, stating that the move includes two hospital payment initiatives that will provide millions in additional...

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - On Thursday, Governor Tate Reeves (R-Miss.) announced a series of Medicaid reimbursement reforms in Mississippi. According to the governor, the reforms are estimated to generate approximately $700 million for hospitals across the state. “Over the course of my tenure, we have constantly looked for solutions to Mississippi’s pressing health concerns. We’ve [...]

FORREST COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) – A man and a woman have been sentenced in connection to the drowning death of their infant daughter. Investigators said Brittney Brady, 24, and Steven Busha, 33, both pled guilty in the case. On Sunday, July 31, 2022, first responders went to a home on Jim Burch Road after receiving […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

FORREST COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) - A man and a woman have been sentenced in connection to the drowning death of their infant daughter. Investigators said Brittney Brady, 24, and Steven Busha, 33, both pled guilty in the case. On Sunday, July 31, 2022, first responders went to a home on Jim Burch Road after receiving [...]

Dentists worry limiting access to hospitals where they can safely put children to sleep for procedures could be devastating. 

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) – Hattiesburg will soon see another economic boost. Jones Company held a topping out ceremony for its new headquarters on July 11. The final steel beam was placed onto the corporate headquarters building. The new space, located behind The District in Midtown, will house seven companies and provide about 300 new jobs. […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

Abby Kensington Pitts of Booneville will represent her hometown in the 74th Mississippi Miss Hospitality Competition at the Historic Hattiesburg Saenger Theater in downtown Hattiesburg July 14 – 15 at

One person is behind bars, and two others are in the hospital following a shooting at an Oak Grove apartment complex Thursday night.

On Monday, Forrest General Hospital became the latest hospital to exit the Mississippi Hospital Association over concerns in leadership.

Multiple agencies are responding to the situation, according to sources from law enforcement.