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Hurricane expected to hit Coast this weekend, forecasters say

Most severe impacts from Isaias will be concentrated on the Coast, but heavy rain, flooding and gusty winds will be possible further inland, including Jackson.

Los refugiados y los solicitantes de asilo perderán cobertura de Medicaid el primero de octubre

Los expertos en la política de salud y las organizaciones que trabajan con los inmigrantes en Misisipi advierten que los cambios van a intensificar el temor que ya existe y que pueden forzar que los inmigrantes demoren buscar atención médica.

‘It’s torture’: Trans immigrant detainees allege experiencing abuse, medical neglect at Jena immigration detention center

Three trans women have been held in solitary confinement for months allege that they are facing discrimination, medical neglect and physical abuse at the Central Louisiana ICE Processing Center.

Alert: Mississippi Blood Services seeks donors to ease shortage

Mississippi Blood Services needs 250 blood donations and 40 platelet donations daily. The current donations are, “not anywhere near that,” officials say.

More threats in Nolan Wells case and a lawsuit

A Montgomery, Alabama, man has been charged in federal court with making threats related to the Nolan Wells’ death investigation, and Wells’ friends are suing an NFL Hall of Famer.

‘All In on Mississippi’ returns Thursday. Here’s the schedule and how to get last-minute tickets

Leaders from business, government, education, philanthropy and journalism will gather Thursday in Jackson for Mississippi Today’s second annual “All In on Mississippi” summit, with conversations about forces shaping the state’s future.

Charter school in Canton opened with a STEM focus but no full-time STEM teachers. It has had many more problems

The state is determining whether to revoke the charter for SR1 College Preparatory and STEM Academy, a Canton charter school.

Trial is delayed again for two former Capitol Police officers accused in shootings

Hinds County court officials give no clear reason why the aggravated assault trial of two ex-Capitol Police officers was delayed for at least the ninth time.

Madison attorney Phil Buffington announces run for state auditor

Buffington is the third Republican to announce for the auditor’s spot as candidates line up for the 2027 Mississippi elections.

Redistricting mess: Sen. Johnny DuPree, just elected to one seat, running for another

DuPree’s predicament raises a range of questions about which lawmakers can participate in a potential special session and if it’s legal for legislators elected in 2025 under new maps to represent older districts drawn in 2022.