May 17, 2020. What we're going through is real, scary, and traumatic. Everybody has experienced this virus, and it seems that everyone is going through five stages of grief: denial, anger and bargaining. You can…
Farewell mother, farewell my queen’ Family remembers Lucy…
Harris, a 6'3 center at 6'3 inches, was honored with a two-hour ceremony that highlighted the positive impact she had on all the communities she was involved in: Minter, her hometown; Delta State University, the…
Gulf Coast Amtrak route closer to learning its…
The Surface Transportation Board sent Friday's order stating the questions it would like Amtrak and freight rail companies to answer in its April 4 evidentiary hearing. The board will make its final decision on the…
House GOP passes plan that creates massive majority-Black…
Thursday's plan was approved by a joint redistricting commission made up of Republican House Speaker Philip Gunn, Republican Lt. Governor and other legislators. Delbert Hosemann. The Senate will likely take up the House plan next…
Jackson lawmakers discuss why it’s hard to land…
Despite having unprecedented amounts of federal and state money to support infrastructure needs, the state didn't grant the city the money it needed, especially for its water and sewerage systems. The $25 million state match…
Lawmakers spent hours on a bill to ban…
The only mention of CRT is in non-descript font at the bottom of the page. It is not in the summary at top of the legislation. It is not found in the bill's three-page text.…
Medicaid expansion opponent proposes federal coverage for sick…
Senate Bill 2448 passed the Senate without opposition. It is now with House Medicaid Committee. This bill would allow "medically fragile" inmates to be released to "special care facilities." These are specially licensed nursing homes…
Mississippi income tax cut fight heats up
Mississippi Today's political team discusses the rising tension over competing income tax proposals in the Senate and House. Many are concerned that all legislation could be in danger because the leaders cannot agree on details…
Mississippi Stories Joe M Turner
This episode of Mississippi Stories features Marshall Ramsey, Mississippi Today Editor at Large, and Joe M. Turner, magician, entertainer, and speaker. Turner is an American corporate magician and mentalist. He is a regular keynote speaker…