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WEB1 day ago · Mississippi Today is a part of the Deep South Today network of nonprofit newsrooms. We believe that an informed Mississippi is a better Mississippi. We center readers in everything we do, informing--and engaging--Mississippians through reporting, podcasts, events and online communities.
Civics Field Guide - Mississippi Today
WEBFounded in 2016 as the state’s first nonprofit, nonpartisan newsroom, Mississippi Today’s roots in Capitol coverage have grown to encompass a myriad of beats beyond politics and policy, including education, public health, justice, …
The water crisis in Jackson, Mississippi - Mississippi Today
WEBOn the path to self-sustainability, JXN Water is hitting the gas on its water bill collections. The prospect of Jackson again having its own, self-sustaining water system rests on its residents and their pocketbooks. by Alex Rozier August 30, 2024.
MDOC visitation policy restricts visits by age, time frame
WEBJul 6, 2021 · The visitation policy, issued by MDOC Commissioner Burl Cain in May 2021, lays out guidelines restricting age and time frames that people can visit their loved ones inside of prison. According to the new policy, incarcerated people can only have two adult visitors and no children per session, and they can only come during specific hours once …
Mississippi state economist cites strong growth - Mississippi Today
WEBSep 24, 2021 · State economist cites strong growth as legislative leaders begin budget work. by Bobby Harrison September 24, 2021. The Mississippi economy, based on its gross domestic product, is projected to grow during the current fiscal year at its fastest pace since 1994, State Economist Corey Miller told legislative leaders Friday.
'Nothing short of a miracle:' How rural hospitals are working …
WEBNov 18, 2021 · While Stribling’s experience is a worst case scenario, it’s not uncommon for rural Mississippians to lack accessible healthcare. Six rural hospitals in Mississippi have closed since 2014, and according to a 2020 study by the Chartis Center for Rural Health, 64% of Mississippi’s remaining rural hospitals are at high risk of closing.. The heart of …
Struggling renters in Mississippi can now apply for assistance
WEBMar 29, 2021 · Mississippi is now accepting applications to help struggling renters, three months after then-President Donald Trump signed a massive COVID-19 stimulus bill, including $25 billion for rental assistance. On Monday, the same day the state opened the program, President Joe Biden’s U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention …
We asked readers about the city of Jackson's role in Mississippi's ...
WEBMay 25, 2021 · In April, we launched the first stage of NextGen Mississippi, our new reporting project focused on young Mississippians. We published a survey asking people of all experiences to tell us about the internal question many Mississippians ask themselves: “Should I stay in Mississippi, or should I leave?”
Living Day to Day: Surrounded by water and ignored by powerful ...
WEBMay 15, 2019 · Annie Horton’s trailer, which sits behind the home owned by her mother, Williams, is among the closest to Tchula Lake. The home, once a small but tidy space decorated with country-style furniture and sheer floral …
Mississippi lifts mask mandates, COVID-19 restrictions
WEBMar 2, 2021 · Credit: Vickie D. King/Mississippi Today. Gov. Tate Reeves announced on Tuesday that he’s lifting all state-imposed mask mandates across Mississippi and removing COVID-19 related restrictions on business operations. “The governor’s office is getting out of the business of telling people what they can and cannot do,” Reeves said at a ...