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In a Mississippi school district with strict gender rules, trans students and families push to be heard
Students at a recent Pride graduation event told Mississippi Today that school policies like Harrison County’s restricting gender expression are harmful to their mental health and physical safety and…
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6mNolan Xavier Wells' family is left with questions after getting few details from DA
Nolan Xavier Wells' parents said the Jackson County district attorney told them she will present the investigation's findings to a grand jury to determine whether there was criminal wrongdoing in his death.
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3m5th Circuit Court of Appeals reverses its decision, allowing ICE to hold detainees indefinitely
A conservative federal appeals court has reversed its previous decision that required U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to provide bond hearings within 90 days to immigrants arrested within the country.
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7mAI task force ponders whether data centers need state regulations
Mississippians and people across the country have raised concerns about the impact of data centers on neighborhoods, electricity prices and local water systems and rates.
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8mGovernor’s pick for Hinds County DA sparks residency questions
Brad McCullouch, a Hinds County assistant district attorney since 2023, will oversee the Hinds County District Attorney's Office until a Nov. 3 special election.
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5mGov. Reeves calls special session
The special session is necessary because statutes relating to youth court expired on June 30.