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Greenwood Leflore Hospital Warns Employees It Could Close Permanently on June 15 Amid Medicaid Woes
Greenwood Leflore Hospital warned employees on Monday that it will close in June if efforts to stay open fail. If that happens, Greenwood’s residents will have to travel 33 miles to get to the nearest hospital. The hospital is in negotiations with the University of Mississippi Medical Center.
Struggling Greenwood Leflore Hospital Lays Off 86 Employees, Shutters Four More Services
Greenwood Leflore Hospital in Greenwood, Mississippi, conducted widespread layoffs, permanently shuttering four services and laying off 86 employees. The embattled hospital system is struggling to survive amid a chronic financial crisis.
Smithsonian’s ‘Festival of Festivals’ Swings Through Jackson and Coldwater for America 250 Celebrations
The Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage in Washington, D.C., has initiated a “Festival of Festivals” tour to celebrate the United States’ 250th anniversary. The campaign highlights cultural celebrations across the country, including the National Folk Festival in Jackson, Miss., and the G.O.A.T. Picnic in Coldwater, Miss.
Greenville Solutions Circles: April 6, 2026
The Mississippi Free Press convened a Solutions Circle in Greenville, Mississippi, for the first time on April 6, 2026.
Delta News
Poplarville Police Launch Safe Exchange Zone After Father and Daughter Killed in Panola County
The Poplarville Police Department has created a safety exchange zone where residents can complete online purchases or custody exchanges under 24-hour video surveillance.
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Mississippi’s Arkabutla Lake Park Rangers Give Disabled Hunters a Second Chance at Their Outdoor Passion
Park rangers and other volunteers in Coldwater, Miss., have organized deer hunts for physically disabled sportsmen and women near Arkabutla Lake since 1991. The practice manages Mississippi’s deer population while providing participants with a rare opportunity that accommodates their needs.
