Legislators haggle over 'Christmas tree' spending, immigrant wire transfers, youth court as 2026 session winds down

Charter School Authorizer Board is not in Mississippi Constitution but is overseeing public schools

An argument can be made that the Charter School Authorizer Board is usurping some authority of the constitutionally created Mississippi Board of Education.

Women in Congress say a gender gap impedes investigations of sexual harassment

The U.S. House Ethics Committee is and has always been dominated by men, which could limit its ability to police sexual misconduct. Women in Congress want that to change. It probably won’t.

Can consolidations fix dysfunctional school districts?

School district consolidation is on the table for state representatives ahead of the 2027 session. Some wonder if consolidation will work as a tool to reduce costs and address districts' leadership struggles.

Mississippi Supreme Court paves way for new murder trial for Tameshia Shelton

In a 6-1 vote Thursday, the Mississippi Supreme Court let stand a state Court of Appeals decision, ordering a new trial for Tameshia Shelton.

Mississippi is among 10 states in federal program to expand sustainable access to mental health care

Mississippi is one of 10 states joining a federal program that funds community mental health centers to expand their services, enabling them to sustainably provide care regardless of a patient’s ability to pay.