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They asked for help. Instead, they died in solitary.

An investigation found at least 47 suicides occurred in solitary confinement in Mississippi, where cries for mental health care were met with isolation and punishment.

He has run marathons in all 50 states, and you won't believe what's next for Mike Knobler

Mike Knobler was 40 when he started training as a runner. Now 62, the former sportswriter-turned-attorney has just achieved his goal of running a marathon in each of the 50 states.

Charter School Authorizer Board is not in Mississippi Constitution but is overseeing public schools

An argument can be made that the Charter School Authorizer Board is usurping some authority of the constitutionally created Mississippi Board of Education.

Delta Harvest Neighborhood Market aims to support farmers and Jackson shoppers

The goal of the newly opened Delta Harvest Neighborhood Market is to support Mississippi farmers and Jackson shoppers with fresh, locally-grown foods.

Women in Congress say a gender gap impedes investigations of sexual harassment

The U.S. House Ethics Committee is and has always been dominated by men, which could limit its ability to police sexual misconduct. Women in Congress want that to change. It probably won’t.