Mississippi Today | Reporting, podcasts and online communities
WEB2 days 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, …
Mississippi's non-white population is growing- Mississippi Today
WEBOct 12, 2021 · The state had a Black population of 1,084,481 as of the 2020 Census compared to 1,098,385 10 years earlier — a decline of 13,940 people. During the same time, Mississippi’s white population decreased at a much faster rate, shrinking 95,791 people the past 10 years to 1,658,893. Other minority …
Emmett Till murder: Carolyn Bryant's testimony - Mississippi Today
WEBJul 12, 2018 · File photos of John W. Milam, 35, left, his half-brother Roy Bryant, 24 , center, who go on trial in Sumner, Miss., Sept. 18, 1955, are charged with the murder of 14-year-old African American Emmett L. Till from Chicago, who is alleged to have “wolf-whistled” and made advances at Bryant’s wife Carolyn, seen right.
Trial ends in federal lawsuit that seeks more Black justices on ...
WEBAug 19, 2024 · The plaintiffs in the case, which include Democratic state Sen. Derrick Simmons of Greenville and Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Ty Pinkins, argue this underrepresentation exists because the current lines fragment Black votes in the state.
‘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 ...
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 …
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.
The Latest - Mississippi Today
WEBby Jerry Mitchell September 7, 2024. Mississippi Today is a part of the 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. Founded in 2016 as the state’s first ...
'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 rural hospitals’ financial troubles is ...
Skip to content