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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, …
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WEBMills says he might take band on road when his U.S. District judge replacement named. Though Mills has taken senior status, he says he still plans to be an active judge, though might take his band “on the road” when his replacement is finally named in the Northern District of Mississippi. by Bobby Harrison June 8, 2023.
This all-Black team in Mississippi's private academy league is …
WEBSep 2, 2021 · A new, then-strictly segregated sports league was formed. The Mississippi Private School Association (MPSA) has since become the Mid-South Association of Independent Schools (MAIS). And now, five decades later, the best football team in the league — and perhaps the best in the league’s history — is Greenville Christian, an all …
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?”
'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 …
Mississippi Indian heritage, once nearly erased, reclaims relevance
WEBNov 11, 2017 · The Chickasaws, pressured to cede their land to the U.S. government and move west across the Mississippi River in the 1830s, still claim the Tupelo region as their homeland. Almost two centuries ago, nearly 40,000 Chickasaws lived in the area. And their descendants are proud of it. Today, tribe members ride buses 500 miles from their …
Frequently asked questions about COVID-19 vaccines in Mississippi
WEBJan 9, 2021 · You should also visit the health department’s vaccine page for basic information. The state health department also has a hotline you can call to ask questions about the vaccine process. To schedule an appointment through the phone, call 1-877-978-6453. The MSDH recently added an additional number to call, 601-965-4071.
‘It’s a great day’: Mississippi raises new state flag after 126 years
WEBJan 11, 2021 · Mississippi’s new state flag flies for the first time at the Capitol after Gov. Tate Reeves signed a bill on Monday ratifying the newly adopted state flag at the Two Mississippi Museums. Credit: Vickie King, Mississippi Today. A new state flag was raised over the Mississippi State Capitol on Monday to replace the old flag, which flew for 126 ...
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 …