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* L-3 Communications Vertex Aerospace LLC, Madison, Mississippi, was awarded a $93,995,000 firm-fixed-price contract for contractor-operated and -maintained base supply of the Air Education and Training Command fleet of 177 T-1A Trainer aircraft. Work will be performed at Randolph Air Force Base, Texas; Laughlin AFB, Texas; Vance AFB, Oklahoma; Columbus AFB, Mississippi; and Pensacola Naval Air Station, Florida, and is expected to be completed by Nov. 30, 2023. This contract was a competitive acquisition, and three offers were received. Fiscal 2023 operations and maintenance funds in the amount of $14,131,472 are being obligated at the time of award. The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Tinker AFB, Oklahoma, is the contracting activity.
* Textron Systems Corp., New Orleans, Louisiana, is awarded a $9,021,994 firm-fixed-price contract modification to the previously awarded contract N00024-12-C-2401. This effort is to provide Major Shore Based Spares (MSBS) to support Landing Craft Air Cushion 100 class vessels at Assault Craft Unit-4. Work will be performed in Cincinnati, Ohio (83%); and Indianapolis, Indiana (17%), and is expected to be completed by April 2025. Fiscal 2020 shipbuilding and conversion (Navy) funds in the amount of $9,021,994 will be obligated at time of award and will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competitively procured in accordance with 10 U.S. Code 2304(c)(1) — only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The Supervisor of Shipbuilding, Conversion, and Repair, Gulf Coast, Pascagoula, Mississippi, is the contracting activity.
* TyBe-Garney Federal JV LLC,* Newbern, Tennessee, is awarded a $21,395,660 firm-fixed-price contract for design and installation of a potable water distribution system at Naval Support Facility Indian Head, Maryland. This contract also contains two unexercised options which, if exercised, would increase cumulative contract value to $25,072,790. Work will be performed at Naval Support Facility Indian Head, South Potomac, Maryland, and is expected to be completed by November 2024. Fiscal 2019 and 2020 military construction (Navy) funds in the amount of $21,395,660 will be obligated at time of award, and $5,405,672 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured via the Navy Electronic Commerce Online website, with two proposals received. The Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Washington, Washington, D.C., is the contracting activity. (DoD 11/30/22) Newbern, Tenn., is about 55 miles north of Jackson, Tenn.
Across the Mississippi River bridge from Natchez are the Louisiana towns of Vidalia, Ferriday and others where people with health care coverage through Louisiana's expansion of Medicaid. Those Louisianans, if they are in the right Medicaid health network, can obtain medical services in Mississippi at Merit Natchez hospital. Mississippians also can get health care at Merit, one of the largest health care providers in SW Mississippi. But Mississippians can't take advantage of Medicaid expansion to help pay medical bills because Mississippi does not have Medicaid expansion. Kay Ketchings, a spokesperson for the Natchez hospital, said Merit will also work with Louisianans who are not in the right network to provide them with medical care - as with all Mississippians without access to Medicaid expansion. Mississippi Today 11/30/22) Louisianans on Medicaid can get care at Natchez hospital (mississippitoday.org)
WASHINGTON – The Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) has announced that Alcorn State University's School of Education and Psychology is among 55 providers from 28 states, and the United Arab Emirates, to receive accreditation for their educator preparation programs. The Fall 2022 review by the CAEP Accreditation Council brings the total to 507 providers approved under its nationally recognized standards that were developed to ensure excellence in educator preparation programs. (Alcorn State 11/30/22) Additionally, regional programs also selected included Mississippi State, Southeastern Louisiana, University of Memphis, University of Mississippi and the University of Montevallo in Alabama.
VICKSBURG, Miss. - In mid-October, a fisherman on the Yazoo (Miss.) Canal north of here stumbled upon a piece of history usually concealed by muddy waters. The 1920’s-era vessel lay in the mud of the canal bed half exposed due to low water conditions on the Mississippi River, which swerve around Vicksburg on the way to the Gulf of Mexico. The fisherman contacted the state Department of Archives and History to put the wreck on the radar. While the state controls the wreck, archeologist Kad Henderson, with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Vicksburg District’s Regulatory Division, stepped in to identify the remains. He surmised that the vessel's small but heavily built construction led him to believe it was a tugboat. Wooden vessels were impossible to salvage after periods of use, Henderson explained During the 1920s era were simply steered into the bank and abandoned. Those abandoned sites, however, served a later unintentional purpose. Sometimes abandoned wrecks were used as breakwaters or to stop bank erosion, Henderson explained. He also noticed that the "ribs" of the tug had concrete between them - a detail he’d seen before in both 1920’s-era fishing boats and 17th century Spanish warships. Shipbuilders poured concrete into the empty space to add weight to the bottom of the ship - primarily on cheap ships that were disposable. All in all, in was more of a peak into historical maritime practices. He estimated that the tugboat was between 75 to 100 feet long. There are no plans to excavate the vessel since it had no historical significance and very expensive. Now that water levels have risen on the river, the wreck is mostly under water again. One of the few maritime archeologists in the state, Henderson has lent his expertise to sites across 16 states. His primarily job is reviewing all permits issued by the Regulatory Division for archeological or cultural interests. A native of Pensacola, Fla., Henderson spent time as an undergraduate exploring artifacts from a 17th century Spanish warship, among other sites. (USACE Vicksburg 11/29/22)
Hancock County (Miss.) Port & Harbor's regular commission meeting (Zoom only) is scheduled for Dec. 28 at 3 p.m. in the Robert Kane Administrative Center's Harry Farve Board Room 14054 Fred and Al Key Road, Kiln, Miss. Commission Meeting Agendas & Minutes, click here. FY-23 Commission Calendar, click here. To participate via Zoom email DSexton@HCPHC.ms no later than the Friday prior to the scheduled meeting to receive the Zoom link. (Hancock County Port & Harbor 11/29/22)
When Mississippi Valley State University alumnae Tarrey Torae, a Grammy Award-winning artist, heard there was to be a college band/choir competition, she connected gospel hip-hop artist Sir The Baptist to tell him about MVSU. He decided to add the MSVU team to the first McDonald's gospel grant competition that was offering over $100K in prizes to four Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The HBCU exhibition awarded a $75K prize to MSVU with the best choir or band and with each additional school taking home $10K. When the votes were counted, MVSU was the winner with their rendition of "Go Tell It on the Mountain." MSVU President Dr. Jerryl Briggs presented the band/choir with a proclamation from Gov. Tate Reeves recognizing their achievement. As winners, Valley's band/choir will perform in Houston on Dec. 2 alongside famous artists, such as Anthony Hamilton, at the McDonald's Inspiration Celebration Gospel Holiday Tour Experience. (MSVU 11/22/22) MVSU Brings home 75k in First-ever McDonald's Gospel Grant Competition | Mississippi Valley State University
The Security Forces Team at Naval Air Station Meridian, Miss., welcomed its four newest Military Working Dogs: Fizi, a 2-year-old German Shepherd, Daryl, Laci and Dona. (7) Facebook
KEESLER AFB, Miss. - Gen. David Allvin, Vice Chief of Staff of the Air Force, was at Keesler AFB Nov. 18 and toured the Levitow Training Support Facility at the 81st Training Squadron. Gen. Allvin toured Keesler in order to become more familiar with the base's technical training innovations. The general also participated in a critical care air transport demonstration inside the Keesler Medical Center and got an overview of air traffic control pocket app at the 334th Training Squadron. He also saw the cyber warfare training capabilities inside the 333rd Training Squadron's escape room. Later, he delivered remarks during a Dragon University classroom visit inside the Professional Development Center. (Keesler AFB 11/30/22) Vice Chief of Staff of the Air Force gets close look at Keesler's technical training innovations > Keesler Air Force Base > Article Display
Hurricane Season 2022 officially (or tentatively) ends Nov. 30. The Northern Gulf Coast was spared from significant flooding and wind damages this year. It ended close to average and below the forecast, except for SW Florida.(WDSU 11/30/22) Louisiana WDSU Meteorologist Margaret Orr Hurricane Season 2022 review
LOCKPORT, La. - Bollinger Shipyards LLC made a number of leadership announcements Nov. 29 following its recent acquisition of Bollinger Mississippi Shipbuilding (BMS) and Bollinger Mississippi Repair (BMR). The leadership changes were at BMS and BMR, as well as Bollinger Lockport New Construction and Bollinger Marine Fabricators in order to best align functions across all 14 Bollinger facilities. “As we grow and expand, it’s important that the leadership team grow and reflect the organization" into the future, said Ben Bordelon, President and CEO of Bollinger Shipyards. Chris Remont has been named Executive VP/GM of BMS. Bob Merchant has been named VP of Operational Strategy & Integration. He previously was President/CEO of VT Halter Marine. Merchant spent most of his career at Ingalls Shipbuilding, leading programs critical to business, Navy and Coast Guard. Tim Martinez will remain Executive VP of Repair for Bollinger but will also oversee BMR. Geoffrey Green has been named Executive VP of Government/External Affairs, where he will oversee all state and federal government and community, communications and marketing. He previously served as VP for Government Affairs for Bollinger. Mark Matta has been named Director of Program Management for Bollinger Lockport New Construction and Bollinger Marine Fabricators. He will be responsible for program execution of the Coast Guard Fast Response Cutter and the Navy Mine Countermeasures Unmanned Surface Vessel programs. Jeffrey Gehrmann has been named the GM of Bollinger Mississippi Repair. Earlier this month, Bollinger announced the acquisition of BMS and BMR, formerly VT Halter Marine and STEHMO. All ongoing programs at VT Halter Marine and STEHMO were conveyed with the transaction, including the CG's Polar Security Cutter and the Navy's Auxiliary Personnel Lighter-Small (APL(S)) program. Those programs will continue to be built at Bollinger Mississippi Shipbuilding. (Bollinger 11/29/22)
HATTIESBURG, Miss. - University of Southern Mississippi alumnus Ed McGowan, an internationally renowned painter and sculptor, will be awarded a lifetime achievement award at the 35th annual Governor's Arts Award ceremony Feb. 2 in Jackson. “To be among a list of artists that includes B.B. King, Leontyne Price and Eudora Welty among many others is a very humbling and extremely gratifying experience,” he said. A native of Hattiesburg, McGowin received his BA degree at USM in 1961 before pursuing an MA degree at the University of Alabama in 1964. “I am very grateful to USM to have had a place to grow and experiment until I found something I could do well,” said McGowin. He has participated in more than 90 one-person and 400 group exhibits across six continents, McGowin is recognized internationally as a multi-media artist. (WDAM 11/29/22) USM alumnus to receive Lifetime Achievement at 2023 Governor’s Arts Awards (wdam.com)
COLUMBUS, Miss. - At least two tornadoes touched down Tuesday afternoon in Choctaw and Lowndes counties (Miss.) damaging multiple homes. No injuries were reported. (WTVA 11/28/22) Tornado threat continues as southern towns assess damage | AP News Service. Photos: At least two tornados confirmed in Choctaw, Lowndes counties | News | wtva.com
South: The AP Storms cause major tornadoes, flooding around the South | AP News
UPDATE: As of 9 a.m. Wednesday, two people were killed in the Flatwood community north of Montgomery, Ala. “They were in their home that was struck by a tree due to the tornado,” said Christina Thornton, director of the Montgomery County Emergency Management Agency. (The AP) The fatalities are the only ones reported by media at this time.
Mississippi State University, Starkville, Mississippi, was awarded a $9,258,441 firm-fixed-price contract to conduct research and development that will provide significant scientific and technical advancements around the areas of computational science and engineering. Bids were solicited via the internet with two received. Work will be performed at Mississippi State with an estimated completion date of Nov. 30, 2025. Fiscal 2023 research, development, test and evaluation, Army funds in the amount of $3,069,071 were obligated at the time of the award. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Engineer Research and Development Center, Vicksburg, Mississippi, is the contracting activity. (DoD 11/29/22)
VICKSBURG, Miss. - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District will accept bids for property leasing at Arkabutla, Grenada and Enid lakes. These properties will be leased for crops, highly erodible lands (HEL), pasture, hay and grazed woods purposes. Bids will be opened at district headquarters, Dec. 14 at 1:30 p.m. There will be no in-person bidding and all bids must be mailed to SEALED BID FOR LEASE OF REAL PROPERTY, USACE Vicksburg District, Real Estate Division, Room 203, 4155 Clay Street, Vicksburg, MS 39183-3435. No bid will be considered unless it is accompanied by a deposit in an amount equal to and not less than 50% or more of the annual rental offered to guarantee that the bidder will enter into a written lease agreement. Notice No. DACW38-9-23-7. (USACE Vicksburg 11/28/22) http://www.mvk.usace.army.mil/Business-With-Us/.
JACKSON, Miss. - Tornadoes, damaging winds, and heavy rain are likely for many areas of Mississippi today (Nov. 29) as a strong storm system enters the area. These afternoon/evening storms will have a greater risk to become long-lived, long-tracked storms that could be intense. Here’s an active list of current warnings and watches in Mississippi: (WLBT 11/29/22)
President Joe Biden was in an unusual position Nov. 29 of being praised by business interests and attacked by union allies after calling on Congress to block a strike by more than 100,000 union members at the nation's freight railroads set for Dec. 9. His move was a serious setback for the unions, who say they needed the right to strike to get RR management to negotiate. Union officials say many RRs reported record profits last year and can afford to meet unions' demands. Biden said was sympathetic, but that a rail strike would cause too much economic damage and must be avoided. (CNN Business 11/29/22) Rail unions decry, businesses praise Biden's call for Congress to block strike (stltoday.com)
NEW ORLEANS - The 4th annual Christkindl Markt (Christmas Market) taste of German Christmas will be Dec. 2-4 at 1700 Moss Street in New Orleans. Christkindlmarkt is a street market associated with Christmas during the Advent season. These outdoor markets originated in Germany in the late Middle Ages. In the tradition of German seasonal markets, there will be booths for Christmas shopping and treats. New this year will be evening shopping under lights. Deutsches Haus was formed in 1928 from the merger of Deutsche Gesellschaft von New Orleans, whose origins date back to 1848, and active Deutsche groups in New Orleans at the time. One of their many benevolent and cultural missions was to support German immigrants arriving in New Orleans.
Schedule for Dec. 2: 4:30 pm – Kurrende Brassl 6:45 pm – Damenchor & Sangerchor.
Schedule for Dec. 3: 11 am – Loyola Opera Workshop; 1 pm – Sue and the Sweet Adelines; 2:30 pm – St John Hand Bell Choirl; 4 pm – Kurrende Brass; 6:30 pm – Liederkranz Singers
Schedule for Dec. 4: 11 am – Sax Ensemble Quartet; 12:30 pm – St Luke’s Highway Band; 2:pm – Crescent City Sound Chorus; 4pm – Festa Opera Singers (indoors) (NOLA.com & (3) Deutsches Haus | Facebook
The Bays and Bayous Symposium will be held at the Mobile (Ala.) Convention Center on Jan. 24-25. Scientists (students and early-career professionals), resource managers, elected officials or agency representatives, community action group members, industry delegates and others are invited to highlight their efforts and accomplishments through oral presentations. The symposium provides a forum for discussion and exchange of information and experiences relating to several thematic areas related to coastal environments. Tracks include understanding coastal ecosystems; improving coastal management; strengthening coastal landscapes; sharing coastal knowledge; and emerging coastal issues. (Mississippi-Alabama Sea Grant Consortium 10/22) Bays and Bayous Call for Abstracts now open - News - Mississippi-Alabama Sea Grant Consortium (masgc.org)
William Carey University has been selected among College Raptor’s 2023 “Best in the U.S. Hidden Gem” for the state of Mississippi. "We’re glad to be recognized with a ‘Best in the U.S.’ award," said WCU President Dr. Ben Burnett. The Gem award goes to only one college or university per state. It’s an indication that WCU is "gaining a national presence.” he continued. WCU also won a “Southeast U.S. Hidden Gem” award for the sixth consecutive year. College Raptor is a leading college planning platform that helps people explore the best college options for their family. (WCU 11/21/22) WCU named a 'Best in the U.S. Hidden Gem' | Business | meridianstar.com
Bipartisan talks on the 2-month overdue FY 2023 federal spending package have stalled. Democrats and Republicans blame each other. If negotiators can't get on track, the result may be another continuing resolution (CR) spending bill into 2023 or a potential, yet partial, government shutdown when the current funding expires Dec. 16. (Roll Call 11/23/22) Negotiations at standstill on omnibus spending package - Roll Call
UPDATE - 11/23/22
SECDDEF urges lawmakers to pass full funding bill
With Dec. 16 approaching before Congress’ latest continuing resolution (CR) funding runs out, Defense Secretary (SECDEF) Lloyd J. Austin III sent a letter to top lawmakers, urging them to pass a full spending bill before 2023. A spokesperson for the Senate Appropriations Committee confirmed details of the letter to Air & Space Forces Magazine. Austin pleads with Congress to complete a "whole of government funding bill before the end of 2022,” warning that “failure to do so will result in significant harm" to people, programs and national security. (Air & Space Forces Magazine 11/28/22) Austin to Lawmakers: Continuing Resolution Costing Pentagon ‘at Least $3 Billion’ Per Month | Air & Space Forces Magazine (airandspaceforces.com)
Aerojet Rocketdyne, which makes rocket engines and motors, will expand its Huntsville, Ala., operations with more jobs (unspecified) and a 379,000 sf manufacturing facility near Huntsville International Airport, the aerospace/ defense contractor said recently. The new building will be operational in 2023 allowing AR to increase manufacturing capacity for the “nation’s defense production needs,” the company said. Some of the work will be performed at the firm’s Camden, Ark., location (% unspecified). (GovTech 11/25/22) Mississippi Note: Aerojet Rocketdyne has facilities at the Stennis Space Center in south Mississippi. Aerojet Rocketdyne Plans Massive Defense Facility in Alabama (govtech.com)
VICKSBURG, Miss. – On Nov. 16, the USACE Vicksburg Dredge Dubuque departed for a critical dredging mission along the Red River about 11 miles north of Marksville, La., in response to low water conditions. Mississippi River Valley drought conditions caused a low water event on the Lower Mississippi River and tributaries. The areas reported were near Lindy C. Boggs Lock and Dam 1 at Mile Marker 43.8. The Dubuque (known as 'Ugly Betty' by the crew') was deployed to maintain the 9-foot navigation channel by dredging areas of increased sediment due to shoaling. Dubuque operator Charlie Hansford said, “The towing industry is almost completely halted, so we’re here cutting high spots" so loaded barges can pass through. Impacts to navigation consists of restrictions to load sizes and vessel drafts, temporary delays to channel closures during dredging operations or groundings, and some port access losses. The Dubuque is a cutterhead type dredge. The Dubuque deployment follows the recent opening of Boggs on Nov. 23. The lock was previously closed to navigation while both up/down stream gates were dewatered for routine maintenance and inspections. (USACE Vicksburg 11/23/22)
* First Onsite Property Restoration of Colorado, a disaster recovery
and restoration providers for commercial businesses, has acquired
Emergency Restoration Inc., a full-service mitigation service provider
based in New Orleans. This deal is part of First Onsite’s approach to
focus on the expansion of critical services. ERI specializes in property
and water damage mitigation. It has handled some of New Orleans’
largest and oldest structures. First Onsite operates in more than 90
locations.
* Henley Ion, a New Orleans-based biotech company developing
next generation technology in respiratory protection and medical
devices, has merged with HGMT, a Colorado biotech startup.
The deal gives HGMT more than 30 issued and pending medical-
related patents. Henley's two initial products are a dental device
that delivers full-mouth anesthesia without needles and a trauma
bandage that releases antimicrobial, antiseptic and clotting
agents directly into wounds. Initial trials of the dental device are
scheduled for early 2023. The trauma bandage is designed for
military use.
* The Audubon Aquarium of the Americas in New Orleans will close
Nov. 28 for about six months as part of the ongoing $41M renovation
project. The plan is for the aquarium to reopen next summer as a new
attraction that combines the aquarium with the Audubon Butterfly
Garden and Insectarium, which closed in 2020. The new name for
the combined attraction will be the Audubon Aquarium and
Insectarium, officials said. The renovation will add 17,000 sf
of interior exhibit space.
* Ten students in the Rucks Department of Management at LSU's
E. J. Ourso College of Business have been named Rucks Fellows.
The students were selected by faculty and represent the highest
level of academic achievement among senior management majors
in any of the department’s concentrations. To qualify, a student
must have a GPA average in the top 10 of all graduating seniors in
the management curriculum. The students selected for the 2022-23
Rucks Fellows class are Maxwell Bond of New Orleans; Kylan
Borskey of Baton Rouge; Rylie Brown of Baton Rouge; Lauren Craig
of Baton Rouge; Dane Eastman of Kingwood, Texas; Andrew
Gallmann of Baton Rouge; John Heimerdinger of Franklin, Tenn.;
Ashley Laughlin of Dallas; Cody Pech of Raceland; and Isiah Travis
of New Orleans. (NOLA.com 11/27/22)
* ServiceNow Administrator - Vertex Aerospace at Madison, Mississippi. Administration job at Vertex Aerospace - ServiceNow Administrator - Madison, MS (jsfirm.com)
* Senior Program Manager at NANA Regional Corporation at Columbus AFB, Miss. Senior Program Manager Afb job at NANA Regional Corporation in Columbus Mississippi (avjobs.com)
A few thunderstorms are possible by late afternoon/evening on Saturday, severe weather chances increase in the coming week. Temps Saturday will be starting in the upper 40's with cloudy skies and showers. Rain chances increase through the day. A few thunderstorms remain possible with possible wind gusts up to 40 mph, but severe weather in central/south Mississippi should be less. Cooler air moves in Sunday morning with low temps in the 50's Sunday, but mostly dry. Monday and most of Monday will provide some drier weather. By late Tuesday afternoon, rain/thunderstorm chances increase. The timing remains split between late Tuesday and Wednesday. It looks like ingredients may be in place for damaging winds or perhaps tornadoes. (WTVA 11/26/22) Rain to start our weekend with severe chances remaining towards next week | Top Stories | wtva.com
Dyncorp International LLC, Fort Worth, Texas, was awarded a $25,320,805 modification (P00246) to contract W58RGZ-19-C-0025 for aviation maintenance services. Work will be performed in Fort Worth, Texas; Fort Bragg, North Carolina; Fort Drum, New York; Fort Campbell, Kentucky; West Point, New York; Fort Polk, Louisiana; Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland; Hunter Army Airfield, Georgia; Soto Cano, Honduras; Germany; Kosovo and Kuwait, with an estimated completion date of Nov. 30, 2023. Fiscal 2023 operation and maintenance, Army; other procurement, Army; and aircraft procurement, Army funds in the amount of $25,320,805 were obligated at the time of the award. U.S. Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, is the contracting activity. (DoD 11/25/22)
NEW ORLEANS - The Coast Guard rescued an overboard Carnival cruise ship passenger Thanksgiving eve - after nearly 24 hours in the water - about 20 miles south of Southwest Pass, La. Carnival Valor contacted the CG around 2:30 p.m. Thursday, reporting a male passenger was missing. The CG launched of multiple rescue crews - A New Orleans-based MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter; Venice, La.-base Response Boat and a Mobile, Ala.-based HC-144 Ocean Sentry aircrew - to begin a search. At 8:25 p.m., the MH-60 Jayhawk aircrew rescued a 28-year-old male who had fallen overboard Wednesday evening. The aircrew was vectored into the area by the bulk carrier CRINIS that had observed a person in the water. The Jayhawk aircrew hoisted the man aboard and transferred him to awaiting emergency medical services at New Orleans Lakefront Airport. "It took a total team effort" from CG watchstanders, response crews and maritime partners operating in the Gulf of Mexico to locate the missing individual and get him to safety, said Lt. Seth Gross, a Sector New Orleans search and rescue mission coordinator. The man was last reported in stable condition. (Coast Guard 11/24/22)
Every visit to Louisiana is a total trip. Plan yours today to experience authentic food, soulful music and unexpected joy you can find. (Louisiana Travel 11/24/22) Louisiana is a Trip | Louisiana Official Travel and Tourism Information (louisianatravel.com)
JACKSON, Miss. - It’s become an often too familiar scenario ... supply and demand don't match. The baby formula shortage saw doctors going down the line of recommendations as they waited for replenished supplies. Now, the problem is a national shortage of the antibiotic amoxicillin - a first-line drug commonly used drug to treat bacterial infections in children. It’s already impacting Mississippi families. Amoxicillin targets the organism that is suspected of causing infection, says Dr. Catherine Phillippi at TrustCare Kids. TrustCare Kids discovered the shortage when pharmacies couldn’t fill the prescriptions. There are several wholesalers. says Dr. Andrew Clark at Northtown Pharmacy, but as of now it's not available. There are second-line therapy drugs like Augmentin or cefdinir. The difference is it "may be a little bit more (of a) broad spectrum," explained Clark. It also may cause diarrhea. That's a concern, Clark continues, because it can kill more (of the) good bacteria that’s in your gut. ... but it’s "very effective against the infection.” (WLBT 11/23/22)
The Department of Health says Mississippi has the highest rate of antibiotic prescriptions in America. A run-of-the-mill virus can cause fever, runny nose and cough, but you don’t necessarily treat that with an antibiotic,” noted Phillippi.
Dr. Clark says wholesalers often give timelines for replenishments, but he hasn’t seen that regarding amoxicillin.
