Hospitals across the state are getting a welcomed gift to begin the new year. On Wednesday, executive director Drew Snyder of the Mississippi Division of Medicaid announced on X that $658.2 million in additional payments have been delivered to hospitals … Continued
A former Mississippi hospital employee has been arrested for falsifying time sheets. On Wednesday, State Auditor Shad White announced the arrest of Roger Lofton. Lofton was a support care professional at the Mississippi State Hospital in Whitfield when he is … Continued
The 2023 college football season has officially come to a close and, well, that stinks. But a new era is upon us and we have a compelling offseason ahead. So we’ll talk about that, plus whatever comes up in chat … Continued
A Missouri woman has been sentenced to serve a decade in prison for her involvement in a 2016 robbery at a Jackson pawn shop in which three people were killed. According to court documents, 42-year-old Jamison Layne Townsend and her … Continued
Baptist Memorial Health Care and Anderson Regional Health System of Meridian have officially finalized their merger. First announced in October 2023, Baptist Memorial, one of the largest healthcare systems in the South, will now consist of 24 hospitals, with 12 … Continued
A Georgia man has been taken into custody following what authorities are calling one of the largest drug busts in Pontotoc County’s history. Police on Sunday arrested 42-year-old David Boykin after officers discovered and confiscated roughly 140 pounds of marijuana … Continued
Officers with the Jackson Police Department have arrested two suspects following a fatal shooting that occurred outside of a hospital last month. According to JPD officials, 29-year-old Deanna Bridges and 26-year-old Jaylein Wallace turned themselves in on Tuesday after being … Continued
Authorities in central Mississippi are investigating after a teenager was shot while exiting a school bus. Simpson County Sheriff Paul Mullins reports that a 16-year-old male whose identity is being kept under wraps was shot in the back while exiting … Continued
Northern Mississippi It will be sunny today, with widespread frost in the morning and highs near 50. Tonight will be mostly clear with patchy frost after midnight and lows in the mid-30s. Central Mississippi Today will be sunny with widespread … Continued
For the first time in Thunder & Lightning history, we feel the need to put a disclaimer on the show. The views regarding the usefulness of murder do not reflect the thoughts and opinions of both Brian Hadad and Robbie … Continued