Mississippi Today
Mississippi leads the nation on infant deaths. Experts say gaps in state data collection may make it worse
Mississippi has rejoined a nationwide survey that has long been considered the gold standard for understanding women’s experiences before, during and after pregnancy.
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10mAmerica at its best has an ever-expanding circle of 'we,' Tony Award winner writes
America’s story has been, in many respects, the ongoing argument over the single word "we." Tony Award-winning producer asks, "Who exactly is 'we?'"
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7mMississippi Today summit centers on learning in the classroom and on the job
The discussions were part of Mississippi Today’s “All In On Mississippi” summit, which commemorated the publication’s 10-year anniversary. The event attracted hundreds of attendees to the state’s capital to learn more from the people behind the headlines.
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4mBarbour, Ezell talk hurricane reflections and lessons as Isaias approaches Coast
The PSC's "From Recovery to Resilience" summit in Biloxi on Thursday came as Hurricane Isaias headed toward Mississippi's Coast.
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5m'We are in the new nuclear age.' Swisher and Lack meet in Jackson to discuss the future of AI
Andrew Lack, a journalist and media executive, and Kara Swisher, one of the nation's most prominent technology journalists, discussed how AI could reshape the world during the “All In On Mississippi” summit.
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9mUnable to rid blight on its own, Jackson wants property owners to foot the bill
In recent months, city attorneys have filed lawsuits against the owners of three apartment complexes, including the Grand Chateau. The complex has become an early test of Jackson’s more aggressive approach to deal with landlords accused of contributing to blight.