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Rural Hospital Access: Mississippi officials warn that federal funding shortfalls put rural hospitals at risk, threatening care in underserved communities. Kratom Concerns: Hattiesburg leaders have opened talks on a possible kratom ban after the county coroner cited rising overdose cases and risks from mixing the product with medications; no ordinance has been approved. Youth Mental Health: Snap settled a lawsuit with two teens alleging its platform contributed to mental health struggles. One plaintiff, now 18, is from Mississippi. Medical Cannabis: Mississippi dispensaries have received federal DEA registrations, bringing new oversight requirements and potential tax benefits; patient eligibility and access are unchanged. Behavioral Health: MSU-Meridian has expanded trauma treatment and psychological assessment services.

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Oct. 26, 2026

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Mississippi IHL releases stats on school enrollment for Fall 2026 - how Delta universities are doing

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The Delta News - Mississippi

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$2.6M grant awarded to A-State to improve animal health

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Year Founded	1956
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Domain Registration Year	1995
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Publication Location	United States, Minnesota, Minneapolis
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Mississippi Could Elect Its First Black U.S. Senator Since Reconstruction

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Capital B News

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Year Founded	2021
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Domain Registration Year	2020
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Publication Location	United States, New York, New York City
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Snapchat Addiction Lawsuit: Snap Settles Teen Mental Health Case Just Before Landmark Trial

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DEA Grants First Federal Registrations to 900-Plus Medical Marijuana Dispensaries in Texas, Florida and Five Other States

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Medical Daily

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Year Founded	2010
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Domain Registration Year	2004
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Publication Location	United States, New York, New York
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Mississippi State announces new features at Humphrey Coliseum for 2026-27 season

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GTR Times - Mississippi

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Year Founded	2020
Website	https://gtrtimes.com/
Domain Registration Year	2019
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Publication Location	United States, Mississippi,
Owner Country	United States

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Law enforcement raids multiple vape and wellness businesses across Jackson metro area

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Darkhorse Press - Mississippi

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Year Founded	2021
Website	https://darkhorsepressnow.com/
Domain Registration Year	2021
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Publication Location	United States, Mississippi, Flowood
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DEA begins issuing federal registrations to Texas medical marijuana dispensaries

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Publication Location	United States, Texas, Dallas
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