Sipp News

Sipp News is a roundup of various news stories from across The Sipp from accredited news agencies.

76 homes damaged by Arthur, flood risk continues in north and central parts of state

Central and northern parts of Mississippi are seeing a continued flood risk Monday from storms while state officials are still assessing damage from Tropical Storm Arthur.

Jonathan Logan Family Foundation awards $500,000 to Deep South Today to support investigative and justice reporting

With support of a $500,000 grant from the Jonathan Logan Family Foundation, Mississippi Today will address a critical gap in how courts are covered. Instead of focusing narrowly on proceedings, journalists will cover the broader systems and consequences that shape people’s lives.

At 200 years, Mississippi College becomes Mississippi Christian University 

For alumni of Mississippi College, the name change to Mississippi Christian University represents the school honoring its heritage and strengthening students’ connection to their faith. 

Marshall Ramsey: American Flag Blues

Marshall Ramsey’s editorial cartoon depicts the reflecting pool in Washington filled with green water, floating dollar bills and blue paint, labeled “Trump-Iran Agreement,” with Sen. Roger Wicker pointing and declaring, “This is gross.”

Your home is an investment — How to create generational wealth

A Q&A with Melissa Winston, Chase Home Lending Manager for the Greater South Region For most Americans, owning a home has long been considered a cornerstone to building and preserving generational wealth. A home purchase often symbolizes more than just securing a place to live – homeownership can help anchor families, support long-term financial stability and fuel […]

Mississippi tried redistricting in 2001 special session. The majority party fumbled

Redistricting special sessions are not new in Mississippi. In a 2001 redistricting special session, Democrats held the power but did not deliver the results that national Democrats wanted.

Happy Father’s Day, and here’s to one Ace of a dad

Rick Cleveland writes that his dad, Ace Cleveland, died 31 years ago but he still thinks about him every day.

Plan to deepen the Port of Gulfport could move forward after decades-long push

A report recommends deepening the port from 36 feet to 46 feet and widening it by 50 feet. The work is estimated to cost $548 million.

Rims and Judy Barber on their work for civil rights: ‘You can’t do anything quickly in this state, but you can persevere.’

Over a two-day period, Rims and Judy Barber answered questions from Mississippi Today Ideas about coming to Mississippi to fight for civil rights.

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 after the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision in a Louisiana case gutted the federal Voting Rights Act’s requirements for majority Black districts. For Margaret […]