1815: A U.S. Army wins Battle of New Orleans

Professor offers 'modest proposal' to accompany Mississippi's Confederate Heritage Month

Retired professor's "modest proposal" is for Gov. Tate Reeves to proclaim “Jim Crow Heritage Month” as a companion to Confederate Heritage Month.

Sen. Brice Wiggins on youth court reform

Senate Judiciary A Chairman Brice Wiggins has worked for years to reform Mississippi’s notoriously opaque youth courts. He sat down with Mississippi Today to discuss why the courts are now somewhat open to the public, what happened during the the recent special legislative session and why having a uniform youth court system is crucial to […]

Still no report: Lawmakers question why firm hasn't provided review of prison health care

After reports and allegations of lack of health care for inmates in Mississippi, lawmakers passed a law calling for a review of the prison system's medical services contract.

Mississippi public defender system varies widely by county, court plans show

Of all 23 indigent defense plans submitted to the Mississippi Supreme Court, eight districts, covering 28 counties, have clear, comprehensive plans with specific deadlines and procedures. Many of the remaining plans omit deadlines and other key details.

Gov. Reeves appoints DeSoto County Judge Celeste Wilson to state Supreme Court

Wilson has served as a circuit court judge in northwestern Mississippi since February 2017.