Public Welfare Foundation awards $300,000 to Deep South Today to expand judicial system reporting at Mississippi Today

Family and community call for answers from police in 1-year-old’s death in Senatobia

Attorneys for the family of Kohen Wiley are calling tor an independent autopsy of the 1-year-old, footage from law enforcement body and dashboard cameras and Walmart surveillance video.

Governor will set Hinds County special election date

In an amendment filed Thursday, Special Judge Barry Ford said the election date — which was set for July 14 — was void and that Gov. Tate Reeves would have to set an election date under Mississippi law.

Mississippi Board of Mental Health taps new leadership

The Mississippi Board of Mental Health selected Teresa Mosley as chair and Dr. Sara Gleason as vice chair during a recent meeting.

76 homes damaged by Arthur, flood risk continues in north and central parts of state

Central and northern parts of Mississippi are seeing a continued flood risk Monday from storms while state officials are still assessing damage from Tropical Storm Arthur.

Jonathan Logan Family Foundation awards $500,000 to Deep South Today to support investigative and justice reporting

With support of a $500,000 grant from the Jonathan Logan Family Foundation, Mississippi Today will address a critical gap in how courts are covered. Instead of focusing narrowly on proceedings, journalists will cover the broader systems and consequences that shape people’s lives.