Eligible Mississippians often face barriers to Medicaid. Federal cuts will make access harder

Canton 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.

Many 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.

Hinds 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.

Judge: 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.

Shad 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.