Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 16th of March.
Good morning, Hattiesburg.
🎓 Education
Paris Deflanders, a six-year-old student at Petal Primary, is competing for America's Favorite Student with voting starting today.
If she wins, she will tour the Planetary Society, meet Bill Nye and win $20,000 to help cover her therapy needs.
🏛️ Government
Mississippi legislators did not schedule Medicaid expansion bills during the current session, leaving tens of millions in potential federal funds and improved health care out of reach for low-income residents.
Health advocates say efforts stalled after One Big Beautiful Bill removed key financial incentives & halted further progress.
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