Join Mississippi Today in person at Basil's Downtown in Jackson, or livestream to see the first event in the Mississippi in the Know series. It will feature a conversation with the Lt. Governor. At 8:00…

This episode of Mississippi Stories features Marshall Ramsey, Mississippi Today Editor at Large, and Jeannine Herron (neuropsychologist, reading expert, and widow of Civil Rights photographer Matt Herron). The Mississippi Museum of Art and Barksdale Reading…

The diversion of funds from the poor was mainly done through government sanctioned processes, whether they were state agencies or private nonprofits. In many cases, the permission was given and the process took place in…

Fillingane stated that it is likely that at least some of these suffrage bills would be considered by his Judiciary B Committee, with the intention to have them sent to the full Senate chamber. Fillingane…

According to Mississippi Today records, federal investigators were told that New paid McRae's rehab costs. McRae was struggling in school and needed an early help. His family eventually connected with Nancy New, a private school…

Perhaps those convicted in ancient Rome or Greece of felonies also lost their voting rights. The governor might be interested in asking whether slaves from ancient Rome or Greece can vote. The issue of felony…

Buchanan stated that many residents avoided the doctor's office unless they were in "dire straits". If they needed to, they drove to Meridian or Jackson. Elderly patients could pay for another person to drive them.…

Bryant received messages later asking him if he could be eligible for stock in the drug firm in return for his assistance while in office. Bryant replied, "Cannot until January 15th," which was his first…