Mississippi Today
Some federal judges are scrambling to decide the fate of thousands in ICE custody. Not in Mississippi
A federal judge who's assigned to handle all ICE custody petitions in Mississippi has not decided a case on its merits since at least last October, court dockets show.
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This summer’s ‘dead zone’ in the Gulf will be larger than average, but task force claims progress is being made
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration expects the oxygen-depleted zone in the Gulf of Mexico to be about the size of the state of New Jersey.
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Mississippi firefighter suicides bring focus to mental health
Kyle Hill of the Mississippi Fire Chiefs Association reported that four firefighters died by suicide in the past year, citing the emotional toll of their work.
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Long Beach administrator says virtual learning one of keys to school district's success
Administrator: Used appropriately and in balance with strong classroom teachers, virtual learning has been an invaluable resource for our students and educators.
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Mississippi Today welcomes investigative fellows and video intern
Mississippi Today is pleased to welcome one intern and two investigative reporting fellows for the summer.
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Tameshia Shelton is freed from prison after 11 years. Court said DA failed to prove guilt 'beyond a reasonable doubt' in murder case
Tameshia Shelton’s lawyers are asking Circuit Judge James T. Kitchens to dismiss the indictment. If he grants the request, her case would mark the seventh exoneration in the same judicial district — a state record.