Centene has agreed to pay Mississippi $55.5-million in a no-fault settlement after an investigation into claims that the company’s Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBM’s) were inflating their bills. Centene is paying an $88-million settlement after a similar investigation in Ohio. https://www.supertalk.fm/mississippi-gets-55-million-in-settlement-with-medicaid-provider-centene/ … Continued
A 52-year-old man who allegedly evaded authorities in Illinois is behind bars. The US Marshal’s Gulf Coast Regional Fugitive Task Force, Gulfport Division, arrested Lawrence W. Baker in Ocean Springs Tuesday morning. Baker was taken into custody at his residence … Continued
Through the Mississippi State Department of Health, electronic benefit cards are now available statewide for participants of the ‘Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC)’. The MSDH stated that the eWIC cards work like a debit card … Continued
A tropical depression is likely to form in the Gulf of Mexico later this week. The National Hurricane Center has been monitoring a broad low pressure area over the Bay of Campeche and southern Mexico. The disturbance should begin to … Continued
It’s an exciting time for the Harrison County Economic Development Commission. Executive Director Bill Lavers told SuperTalk Mississippi that a combination of ongoing projects will result in 1200 jobs. During an interview on The Gallo Radio Show, Lavers discussed plans to build … Continued
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently issued a health advisory to notify clinicians and caregivers about increased interseasonal respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) activity across parts of the Southern United States. Due to this increased activity, the CDC … Continued
Here’s a look at your statewide forecast: To the north, sunny with highs near 90. Clear tonight with lows in the mid 60’s. In central Mississippi, sunny with a slight chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid … Continued
Mississippi State’s season will continue for at least another week, as for the third straight year, the Bulldogs are headed to Omaha and the College World Series. Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk look at an incredible Super Regional that saw … Continued
Mississippi State wanted there to be no doubt about a return trip to the College World Series, and the Bulldogs made a fast start the first thing on their agenda, taking a 7-1 lead in the second inning, leading to … Continued
An investigation is underway after a former state representative was allegedly murdered in North Mississippi. First reported by the North Mississippi Herald, authorities are investigating the death of Ashley Henley as a homicide. Henley, who served District 40 in the … Continued