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

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.

Advocates see link in domestic violence, sexual assault and trafficking

Leaders of state coalitions that support victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking say different kinds of abuse can be intertwined,.

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.

Mississippi opioid fund advisory council selects third-party vendor to help vet applicants

Mississippi’s Opioid Settlement Fund Advisory Council has selected the Denver-based health consulting firm Steadman Group to advise the committee’s grant application process for the upcoming cycle.