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Mississippi Today welcomes investigative fellows and video intern

Mississippi Today is pleased to welcome one intern and two investigative reporting fellows for the summer. 

What happened at the Neshoba County Fair?

Mississippi Today staff gives a rundown of the political stumping at the Neshoba County Fair last week. Did anyone make any news? Did we mention it was hot?

Tameshia Shelton is freed from prison after 11 years. Court said DA failed to prove guilt ‘beyond a reasonable doubt’ in murder case

Tameshia Shelton’s lawyers are asking Circuit Judge James T. Kitchens to dismiss the indictment. If he grants the request, her case would mark the seventh exoneration in the same judicial district — a state record.

Judge orders state Medicaid officials to pay Greenwood Leflore Hospital to prevent imminent closure

The Delta hospital had argued that missing a payment would force it to close this week and jeopardize a proposed agreement for the University of Mississippi Medical Center to take over its operations.

Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens pleads guilty to conspiracy

Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens pleaded guilty Monday to a federal conspiracy charge, two weeks before he was set to go on trial in a case stemming from an FBI operation aimed at exposing public corruption in Mississippi’s capital city. He will resign as of Wednesday.

Mississippi financial aid programs face a $7.3 million shortfall, putting college grants at risk for more than 27K students

The Mississippi Office of Student Financial Aid needs $7.3 million to cover the costs of programs that help students afford college — and it’s not the first time that demand outpaced the budget.

Mississippi Today wins top awards for reporting, investigations and Freedom of Information from the Mississippi Press Association

Mississippi Today journalists received top awards for reporting, investigations and Freedom of Information from the Mississippi Press Association.

Supreme Court ruling in Mississippi vote counting case deals blow to Trump effort

The state Legislature enacted a law in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic to give voters a grace period for mailing their ballots. 

Jackson Gay Men’s Chorus is creating a safe space through music

The Jackson Gay Men’s Chorus, which formed in October, aims to unite LGBTQ+ people and allies over their love of music. 

Marshall Ramsey: Rain, rain, go away

Marshall Ramsey’s editorial cartoon shows a church surrounded by flood waters. Its sign says: “Whoever is praying for rain, STOP!”