Mississippi Today
Is Delbert Hosemann's performance in the Legislature based on perception or reality?
The perception of Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann's performance in the Legislature is based on some high-profile defeats, but he also can tout some major wins.
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15mLegislature passes youth court overhaul after special session gets snagged in PBM politics
Mississippi legislators wrapped up a two-day special session Thursday night after agreeing on a plan to overhaul the state's youth court system and arguing over whether to tackle another contentious issue — changing laws that deal with pharmacy benefit managers.
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6mJackson mother files wrongful death claim after son is stomped to death in Hinds County jail
Janice Bradley joined her attorney at a Thursday press conference to call for a full accounting of the events that led to the beating death of her son, Mielun Butler, two days after he was booked into Raymond on July 1.
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9mThe Mississippi Alumni All-Star Band puts on a show — and is on a mission
Alumni from Jackson State University and its Sonic Boom of the South started the Mississippi Alumni All-Star Band, which introduces middle and high school students to show band techniques and helps connect them to college.
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7mMississippi ranks No. 1 in producing male pro athletes, study says
A new study by The Sports Geek shows Mississippi, per capita, has produced the highest number of male professional athletes of any state the past two decades.
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8mMississippi opioid settlement council’s first 2026 meeting scheduled for Tuesday
With legislative adjustments and new outside help, Mississippi’s Opioid Settlement Fund Advisory Council will return to Jackson on Tuesday to begin its second cycle of grant recommendations.