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Mississippi and Louisiana have more staffed hospital beds than other states
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – A new study has analyzed data from the American Hospital Directory to determine which U.S. states have the highest number of staffed hospital beds, and a shockingly high number of Southern states require more hospital beds than their Northern counterparts.
Mississippi has 3.1 staffed hospital neds for every 1000 residents, which puts them in front of Louisiana (second) and West Virginia (third.)
The study was conducted by personal injury attorneys John Foy & Associates.
Hospital directory data was measured against U.S. Census data to determine which states had the highest need for staffed hospital beds per 100000 people.
US states with highest number of staffed hospital beds
|
Rank |
State |
Number of Hospitals |
Staffed Beds |
Population |
Staffed Beds Per 100,000 Residents |
|
1 |
Mississippi |
65 |
9,127 |
2,939,690 |
310 |
|
2 |
Louisiana |
108 |
13,834 |
4,573,749 |
302.5 |
|
3 |
West Virginia |
34 |
5,343 |
1,770,071 |
301.9 |
|
4 |
South Dakota |
23 |
2,668 |
919,318 |
290 |
|
5 |
Alabama |
90 |
14,751 |
5,108,468 |
289 |
|
6 |
New York |
180 |
55,639 |
19,571,216 |
284 |
|
7 |
Kentucky |
72 |
12,665 |
4,526,154 |
280 |
|
8 |
Missouri |
81 |
16,530 |
6,196,156 |
267 |
|
9 |
Pennsylvania |
177 |
34,399 |
12,961,683 |
265 |
|
10 |
Tennessee |
97 |
18,548 |
7,126,489 |
260 |
The study determined that Mississippi has 65 hospitals and 9,127 staffed beds, which are used by a population of 2,939,690.
Louisiana has a population of 4,573,749, with 13,834 staffed beds across 108 hospitals.
Vermont had the lowest number of staffed hospital beds.
It is not known if Louisiana’s high rates of higher-than-average healthcare spending and death rates are responsible for the need for more staffed hospital beds.
John Foy of John Foy & Associates said that while it can be expected that more rural and less densely populated areas have less access to hospital beds like seen in Vermont, seeing such a sharp contrast in the top and bottom states is interesting.
“It shows that in an emergency hospital care may not be immediately ready for you just based on where you live,” said Foy. “With 2020 data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services showing spending per person on healthcare to be highest in New York, for it to not appear in the top five is worth noting, as it shows residents are spending to still lose out to other states on healthcare availability.”
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Shelby Bordelon crowned Miss Louisiana 2026
MONROE, La. (KNOE) – Shelby Bordelon of Iberville Parish was crowned Miss Louisiana 2026 Saturday night in Monroe, earning the title and a $15,000 scholarship. Bordelon, a graduate student at Southeastern Louisiana University, said the role is about more than pageantry, emphasizing the yearlong service mission tied to the crown.
“Part of the mission of this organization is the service behind it,” Bordelon said. “And the service is so important, you are serving your state for a year… having the opportunities to connect with others… to continue making an impact and leaving my mark on others as well.”
Bordelon, who finished first runner-up in last year’s competition, said the moment her name was called as the winner still hasn’t fully sunk in.
“It was every emotion you could think of that was running through my mind at that moment,” she said, adding she focused on preparation and perspective this year. “I really wanted to go into this year with no regrets… just really trusting in that mindset and that plan.”
Bordelon said she hopes to use her platform to raise awareness for her nonprofit, Claire’s Promise, which focuses on combating drunk driving.
You can learn more about the nonprofit here. She will now represent Louisiana at the Miss America Pageant, which begins in late August in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Copyright 2026 KNOE. All rights reserved.
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Louisiana Lottery Powerball, Pick 3 results for June 20, 2026
The Louisiana Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at June 20, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Powerball numbers from June 20 drawing
16-20-44-48-50, Powerball: 15, Power Play: 2
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Winning Pick 3 numbers from June 20 drawing
1-8-2
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Winning Pick 4 numbers from June 20 drawing
1-4-7-5
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Winning Pick 5 numbers from June 20 drawing
6-6-2-7-9
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Winning Easy 5 numbers from June 20 drawing
01-06-18-25-33
Check Easy 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Lotto numbers from June 20 drawing
09-13-16-17-33-41
Check Lotto payouts and previous drawings here.
Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results
Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
All Louisiana Lottery retailers will redeem prizes up to $600. For prizes over $600, winners can submit winning tickets through the mail or in person at Louisiana Lottery offices. Prizes of over $5,000 must be claimed at Lottery office.
By mail, follow these instructions:
- Sign and complete the information on the back of your winning ticket, ensuring all barcodes are clearly visible (remove all scratch-off material from scratch-off tickets).
- Photocopy the front and back of the ticket (except for Powerball and Mega Millions tickets, as photocopies are not accepted for these games).
- Complete the Louisiana Lottery Prize Claim Form, including your telephone number and mailing address for prize check processing.
- Photocopy your valid driver’s license or current picture identification.
Mail all of the above in a single envelope to:
Louisiana Lottery Headquarters
555 Laurel Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70801
To submit in person, visit Louisiana Lottery headquarters:
555 Laurel Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70801, (225) 297-2000.
Hours: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. This office can cash prizes of any amount.
Check previous winning numbers and payouts at Louisiana Lottery.
When are the Louisiana Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 9:59 p.m. CT Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 10 p.m. CT Tuesday and Friday.
- Pick 3, Pick 4 and Pick 5: Daily at 9:59 p.m. CT.
- Easy 5: 9:59 p.m. CT Wednesday and Saturday.
- Lotto: 9:59 p.m. CT Wednesday and Saturday.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Louisiana editor. You can send feedback using this form.
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