Mississippi Today
1968: Orangeburg Massacre results in three dead
On this day in 1968, three students were shot and killed by state troopers who fired on demonstrators at the South Carolina State College campus in Orangeburg, South Carolina.
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Jonathan Logan Family Foundation awards $500,000 to Deep South Today to support investigative and justice reporting
With support of a $500,000 grant from the Jonathan Logan Family Foundation, Mississippi Today will address a critical gap in how courts are covered. Instead of focusing narrowly on proceedings, journalists will cover the broader systems and consequences that shape people’s lives.
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At 200 years, Mississippi College becomes Mississippi Christian University
For alumni of Mississippi College, the name change to Mississippi Christian University represents the school honoring its heritage and strengthening students' connection to their faith.
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7mYour home is an investment — How to create generational wealth
A Q&A with Melissa Winston, Chase Home Lending Manager for the Greater South Region For most Americans, owning a home has long been considered a cornerstone to building and preserving generational wealth. A home purchase often symbolizes more than just securing a place to live – homeownership can help anchor families, support long-term financial stability and fuel […]
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6mMississippi tried redistricting in 2001 special session. The majority party fumbled
Redistricting special sessions are not new in Mississippi. In a 2001 redistricting special session, Democrats held the power but did not deliver the results that national Democrats wanted.
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7mHappy Father's Day, and here's to one Ace of a dad
Rick Cleveland writes that his dad, Ace Cleveland, died 31 years ago but he still thinks about him every day.