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COVID-19 cases rising rapidly in Mississippi

COVID-19 cases in Mississippi have increased rapidly over the past two weeks, though overall numbers still remain low. ... Read more

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At least 28 cities have opted out of medical marijuana, but the state is not keeping track

At least 28 cities and a dozen counties completely opted out of Mississippi’s medical marijuana program by the ... Read more

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Former auditors question whether White was too close to investigate Bryant

Three former state auditors say they would have recused themselves or limited their involvement in the investigation into ... Read more

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UMMC, Blue Cross agree to mediator in insurance contract dispute

Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi and University of Mississippi Medical Center have agreed on a mediator, ... Read more

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Latest Reeves vetoes could again expand governor’s power

If Gov. Tate Reeves’ recent vetoes of 10 projects throughout the state totaling about $27 million stand, the ... Read more

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The Supreme Court is expected to overturn Roe v. Wade. Here’s what you need to know.

On Monday, Politico released a leaked draft opinion by Justice Samuel Alito which indicated the U.S. Supreme Court is ready ... Read more

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Lawmakers spent public money on private schools. Does it violate the Mississippi Constitution?

This past session the Mississippi Legislature gave $10 million to K-12 private schools even though the state constitution ... Read more

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Brookhaven man awaits trial as 2 plead guilty in connection to fraud scheme

Nancy New and her son Zach New reached deals Wednesday to plead guilty in a federal case involving ... Read more

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Disgraced welfare director from Brookhaven faces new bribery charges

Text messages between John Davis and Nancy New, obtained by Mississippi Today, shed light on how Davis directed ... Read more

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Grocery tax cut considered, but never acted upon by state’s political leadership

Mississippi’s political leaders have talked for years about cutting the 7 percent tax on groceries, the highest statewide ... Read more