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Interpreting slavery at Whitney Plantation "no longer serves the interest of the United States..."
Grants have been axed for Whitney Plantation, which memorializes slavery along the Great River Road, as per this report.
Apr 17
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Interpreting slavery at Whitney Plantation "no longer serves the interest of the United States..."
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Mississippi River conservation endangered by federal cuts
The Mississippi River was named the most endangered river in the United States this week.
Apr 16
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Christopher Harress
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Campus safety at Jackson State University concerns students
Federal law provides benchmarks for protecting students and providing records of crimes – but reviewing security at Jackson State University is…
Apr 14
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Matthew Adams
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Startup youth newsroom releases survey on future of Mississippi’s capital city
Jackson Youth Newsroom queried local high school students as part of New York City-based program
Apr 10
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Alan Huffman
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Startup youth newsroom releases survey on future of Mississippi’s capital city
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Musk eliminates funding for Mississippi Humanities Council
Move comes amid gutting of National Endowment for the Humanities
Apr 4
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Alan Huffman
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Musk eliminates funding for Mississippi Humanities Council
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Legal immigrant deported despite court order
Trump administration said it was an "error" -- but does not intend to fix it
Apr 1
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March 2025
Mississippi Today and New York Times document misuse of inmate labor and county funds by embattled Rankin County sheriff
Mississippi Today and the New York Times published the collaborative bombshell article on March 27, 2025.
Mar 27
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Alan Huffman
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The current moment
Ongoing efforts to undermine democratic norms in America, viewed from a state that once took its own draconian approach
Mar 27
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Alan Huffman
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Legislative roundup
Week of March 17-21, 2025
Mar 22
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Leaving Mississippi behind
Five Jackson State University seniors talk about their plans to pursue opportunities elsewhere
Mar 19
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Gemal Duncan
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Leaving Mississippi behind
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Trump’s tariff war likely means Mississippians will see higher home insurance costs
Home insurance rates in Mississippi will rise again this year as President Donald Trump’s latest tariffs on building materials push construction costs…
Mar 18
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Christopher Harress
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Trump’s tariff war likely means Mississippians will see higher home insurance costs
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Legislative roundup
Week of March 11-14, 2025
Mar 14
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