For much of Saturday, it seemed like 2014 all over again in Mississippi

After decades-long push, deepening Port of Gulfport moves forward

The report, which is a result of a three-year study, recommends deepening the port from 36 feet to 46 feet and widening it by 50 feet. The work is estimated to cost $548 million.

Voter Voices: 'They intend not to have any Black representation in the state'

“Voter Voices” is a series of Mississippians sharing their thoughts on voting rights, the state’s history of voter suppression and the new gerrymandering push embroiling Mississippi, the South and the nation. For Margaret Ann Niven, 72, the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Louisiana v. Callais induces nothing less than raw fury. Niven, who is white, […]

‘This could take us backward.’ Mississippi gerrymandering could strip Black school board representation

The the Callais redistricting decision will likely trickle down to all levels of government. Attorneys and advocates warn that the state’s education system could also be affected if legislative and county districts are redrawn.

IHL Board moves toward performance-based funding model for Mississippi universities

The board that governs Mississippi's eight public universities is moving toward a new budget model that would tie state funding to graduation rates, student retention and workforce outcomes. 

Voter voices: Reena Evers-Everette witnessed rage over Black voting

Medgar Evers marveled at the fact he and other Black soldiers had fought in a war that should have granted them all the rights of citizenship, but when they returned home they had to fight racism all over again that barred Black Mississippians from restaurants, restrooms and voting booths.