‘Far west Jackson’: Natives of Mississippi’s capital end up in Texas for jobs, recreation and a few less troubles

Hinds sheriff misses judge’s deadline to provide jail death records

The Hinds County Sheriff’s Office withheld jail death records from a legal advocacy organization for nearly a year. Then a local judge ordered the sheriff to turn the records over by July 9. But nearly two weeks later, the Southern Poverty Law Center is still waiting.  The missed deadline is the latest instance of the […]

Former Ole Miss employee contends in appeal of dismissed lawsuit that Chancellor Glenn Boyce caved to hecklers

A former University of Mississippi employee is arguing in a federal appeal that if a ruling dismissing her lawsuit against Chancellor Glenn Boyce stands, it would set a "dangerous precedent" for free speech.

More student loan borrowers are in default since pandemic-era protections lapsed

Defaults on student loans have surged across the United States, reaching record levels as borrowers struggle to keep up with payments. Mississippi has the highest default rate in the nation.

Whites-Koditschek joins as fellow with Deep South Today Investigative Reporting Center

Sarah Whites-Koditschek is joining Mississippi Today and the Deep South Today Investigative Reporting Center as part of The New York Times Local Investigations Fellowship.

Don’t Let Fraud and Scams Ground Your Summer Vacation

As you make your summer travel plans this year, or perhaps you’ve already hit the road or you’re on your way to the airport, one thing to keep in mind – without putting too much of a damper on your trip – is to stay financially vigilant when finalizing your vacation plans. The travel and […]