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New Albany, one of the areas in Mississippi hit hardest by January’s winter storm, will receive more than $948,000 to help with debris removal.

The Congressional Black Caucus is calling on major corporations in the United States to oppose redistricting efforts by Republican-led states that seek to eliminate majority-Black U.S. House districts. In a letter sent Tuesday to more than 250 companies, members of the Black Caucus urge them to condemn the redistricting efforts, which the lawmakers call attempts “to silence Black voices at the ballot box.”

Mississippi Today’s politics team gives a rundown on a monumental week in the Magnolia State that saw thousands of people marching and rallying in Jackson over voting rights and the gerrymandering battle embroiling much of the nation.

A new nonprofit group, Jackson Rising, is donating up to $100,000 to the city to help pay for law enforcement expenses. The donation was made after Mayor John Hohrn said he would seek private financial support to pay some benefits for the new police chief.

Senate Bill 2710 will take effect in Mississippi on July 1, moving certain firearm-related cases involving minors from youth court to circuit court and increasing penalties for stolen-gun offenses.

The learning guide provides a sweeping overview for AI skills and understanding for those from elementary school age to people well into their careers. 

Marshall Ramsey’s editorial cartoon depicts a person in a military cemetery thanking those buried there for freedom. They tell him not to let it slip away.

The NAACP alleges operation of turbines in Mississippi violates federal Clean Air Act.

By J.P. Morgan Wealth Management Business owners often have a million things to juggle with day-to-day operations. Have you taken the time to slow down and think about what you can be doing now to prepare yourself and your business for later in life? If the answer is no, you aren’t alone. Although 76% of […]

The new UPSKILL Mississippi grant program will start as a pilot with the goal of helping to offset some college costs for residents who want to earn an associate degree or professional credential at one of the state’s community colleges.