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Safe drinking water is human right, UN says, despite 5th Circuit ruling in Jackson case
The United Nations' historic resolution recognizing safe drinking water as a human right was ignored by the 5th Circuit in Jackson water case, advocate writes.
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3mCanton water issue affects several local schools
Four Canton school buildings had to dismiss early on Monday because of an issue at the city's water treatment plant.
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10mMany GOP states have imposed new voting rules this year, some mirroring Trump's midterm proposals
Voters in more than 20 states, including Mississippi, will be faced this year with new laws for registering to vote and casting ballots.
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28mHinds district attorney election guide: Meet the candidates
Mississippi Today invited the five candidates vying for Hinds DA to answer important questions facing the office they seek in a Nov. 3 special election.
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4mJudge: Lawsuit against ABC liquor warehouse operator can proceed
The "alcohol crisis" early in 2026 renewed calls by some lawmakers to privatize Mississippi's liquor operations.
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7mShad White blames Bennie Thompson for Delta woes. Is that fair?
Maybe real reason Rep. Bennie Thompson is targeted by Shad White and other Republicans is that Thompson is Mississippi's highest-profile critic of President Donald Trump.