Mississippi Today
Hinds County public defender: Office needs additional funding to avert constitutional crisis
Hinds County public defender says supervisors should approve a funding increase to honor the constitutional promise that justice does not depend on wealth.
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6mAll's Fair in love and biscuits: A first timer’s perspective on the Mississippi State Fair
Welcome to the 167th Mississippi State Fair, where everything can be fried, put on a stick or both at the same time.
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3mCanton 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.
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10mMany 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.
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28mHinds 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.
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4mJudge: 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.