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Rising health insurance exchange costs are bad news for Mississippi's working poor
Mississippi's working poor have been hit with rising health insurance exchange costs and no Medicaid expansion, meaning they have less access to healthcare than most Americans.
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7mMore student loan borrowers are in default since pandemic-era protections lapsed
Defaults on student loans have surged across the United States, reaching record levels as borrowers struggle to keep up with payments. Mississippi has the highest default rate in the nation.
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5mWhites-Koditschek joins as fellow with Deep South Today Investigative Reporting Center
Sarah Whites-Koditschek is joining Mississippi Today and the Deep South Today Investigative Reporting Center as part of The New York Times Local Investigations Fellowship.
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8mDon’t Let Fraud and Scams Ground Your Summer Vacation
As you make your summer travel plans this year, or perhaps you’ve already hit the road or you’re on your way to the airport, one thing to keep in mind – without putting too much of a damper on your trip – is to stay financially vigilant when finalizing your vacation plans. The travel and […]
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8mSenatobia officer involved in fatal shooting of Black toddler was accused of making a racially offensive remark two days prior
An internal complaint at the Senatobia Police Department says Sgt. Hunter Foster made a racially offensive remark in front of other employees to refer to a Black colleague.
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5mProposed weir rehabilitation aims to restore East Pearl River
Restoring water flow to the East Pearl River would provide environmental, recreational and economic benefits for communities.