Advocates see link in domestic violence, sexual assault and trafficking

Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson informs legislative leaders of ‘redistricting preparations’

Watson said he had to send a letter to inform lawmakers what timeline they face if they intend to redraw districts before the 2027 legislative elections. This is because no redistricting changes may be made to the statewide election system while an election is in progress.

Jackson mayor John Horhn hoping to stave off JTRAN strike

Jackson Mayor John Horhn is hoping to stave off a strike of city bus workers that could leave low-income and disabled Jacksonians stranded in the summer heat amid stalled contract negotiations with the third-party company that manages JTRAN.

Disputed Hinds County supervisor's race heads to Supreme Court

Hinds County District 2 Supervisor Anthony "Tony" Smith is asking the state Supreme Court to overturn a lower court ruling calling for a redo of the 2023 Democratic primary.

Consolidation would give Mississippi students better, fairer schools, says national consultant

If Mississippi lawmakers through consolidation drew districts with more equal property values, they could ensure that kids receive a fairly funded education, consultant argues.

‘It won’t happen for free’: Deep South advocates say political will and investment are missing for children in the region

Deep South Today on Monday convened a virtual forum, which was sponsored by the Annie E. Casey Foundation, to examine what the 2026 data reveals about children in the region.