Mississippi Today
1856: Bridget 'Biddy' Mason won her family's freedom in court
On this day in 1856, Mississippi native Bridget “Biddy” Mason, enslaved with her family of 13, successfully sought their freedom in a landmark court case.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Superintendent out at Hazlehurst city schools; board won’t say why
Leadership turnover at Hazlehurst schools is happening while the district is also struggling with accreditation struggles that could spur a state takeover.