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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.

Supreme Court ruling in Mississippi vote counting case deals blow to Trump effort

The state Legislature enacted a law in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic to give voters a grace period for mailing their ballots. 

Jackson Gay Men's Chorus is creating a safe space through music

The Jackson Gay Men's Chorus, which formed in October, aims to unite LGBTQ+ people and allies over their love of music. 

Mississippi focuses on boosting middle school students’ reading scores

Mississippi has earned national acclaim for boosting reading proficiency among fourth graders. Now, state lawmakers are focusing similar efforts on older students.

The Dirty Truth About the Wood Pellet Biomass Industry in Mississippi

Mississippi has beautiful forests. For generations, Mississippians have camped, hiked, fished, and hunted. This kind of outdoor recreation is also great for the economy. But now, these forests under threat. A major culprit is the wood pellet biomass industry, like UK-based Drax. Drax has a factory in Gloster, MS. The industry wants you to believe […]