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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…
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Public Welfare Foundation awards $300,000 to Deep South Today to expand judicial system reporting at Mississippi Today
Public Welfare Foundation is awarding $300,000 to Deep South Today. The grant will help expand judicial system reporting at Mississippi Today, which is part of Deep South Today's network of nonprofit newsrooms.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.