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25 years later, even small events from Sept. 11 remain etched in the mind
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (748+ words) By Bobby Harrison | Originally published by Mississippi Today On Sept. 11, 2001, media members working in the fourth floor pressroom of the Mississippi Capitol were keeping an eye on a portable television on a filing cabinet. The immediacy of the internet was…...
As data centers expand, advocates call for regulations on lights
3+ day, 22+ hour ago (939+ words) By Héctor Alejandro Arzate, Mississippi Ag & Water Desk | Originally published by Mississippi Today When it comes to data centers, Vayujeet Gokhale has but one ask. “If you are going to have lights on at night, then let’s do it in…...
Lexington alderman found guilty of harassment and stalking at retrial
4+ day, 18+ hour ago (832+ words) By Leonardo Bevilacqua | Originally published by Mississippi Today LEXINGTON — A Lexington alderman denied Wednesday, at a retrial of several bench trials he claimed he missed last month because he wasn’t properly served, a litany of harassment, stalking and assault accusations…...
Receiver in charge of turning around Jackson???s water system now says city should sell it
5+ day, 4+ hour ago (904+ words) By Alex Rozier | Originally published by Mississippi Today A recent financial plan from JXN Water, the court-appointed receiver in charge of rebuilding the capital city’s water and sewer infrastructure, is now proposing Jackson sell the systems altogether. The idea comes…...
Death row men lose personal tablet access after advocate shares their stories online
5+ day, 22+ hour ago (611+ words) By Mina Corpuz | Originally published by Mississippi Today For the past year, men from Mississippi’s death row have been able to share with the public who they are and their experiences while incarcerated through an online platform. The nonprofit organization…...
Mississippi could face $75 million SNAP cost as food pantry demand rises
6+ day, 11+ min ago (663+ words) By Allyson Cole, RHCJC | Originally published by Mississippi Today Mississippi could be responsible for an estimated $75 million a year in SNAP benefit costs under new federal requirements as food pantries across the state report increased demand for assistance. Mississippi Food…...
Mississippi???s last competitive US House races occurred in 2010. Will 2026 change the trend?
1+ week, 1+ day ago (641+ words) By Bobby Harrison | Originally published by Mississippi Today For a brief two-year period from 2008 until 2010, Democrats, despite not having won a presidential election in Mississippi since 1976, held three of the state’s four U.S. House seats. But Mississippi’s 2026 U.S. House…...
Recording captures Attala County school officials admitting strip search of teen students might not have been legal
1+ week, 2+ day ago (1023+ words) By Leonardo Bevilacqua | Originally published by Mississippi Today Arma Cooper got an apology from school officials responsible for the strip search of her son. But she didn’t get accountability. LeRoy Wise, the school resource officer who allegedly inspected her son’s…...
Trump appoints Adam Telle, longtime Thad Cochran adviser, to lead the Army
1+ week, 2+ day ago (269+ words) By Taylor Vance | Originally published by Mississippi Today President Donald Trump on Thursday announced that Adam Telle, who is currently helping oversee the Army Corps of Engineers, will serve as acting Army secretary. Telle was a former longtime staffer and…...
Redistricting hearing turns tense in US Rep. Bennie Thompson???s backyard
1+ week, 5+ day ago (791+ words) By Michael Goldberg | Originally published by Mississippi Today CLEVELAND – Most Mississippi residents who spoke on Tuesday at the first public hearing on redistricting in the Delta criticized what they saw as a Republican push for power at the expense of…...