Mississippi Today
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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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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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.
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At 200 years, Mississippi College becomes Mississippi Christian University
For alumni of Mississippi College, the name change to Mississippi Christian University represents the school honoring its heritage and strengthening students' connection to their faith.
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7mYour home is an investment — How to create generational wealth
A Q&A with Melissa Winston, Chase Home Lending Manager for the Greater South Region For most Americans, owning a home has long been considered a cornerstone to building and preserving generational wealth. A home purchase often symbolizes more than just securing a place to live – homeownership can help anchor families, support long-term financial stability and fuel […]
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6mMississippi tried redistricting in 2001 special session. The majority party fumbled
Redistricting special sessions are not new in Mississippi. In a 2001 redistricting special session, Democrats held the power but did not deliver the results that national Democrats wanted.