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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.
Mississippi River conservation endangered by federal cuts
The Mississippi River was named the most endangered river in the United States this week.
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Christopher Harress
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…
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Matthew Adams
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
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Alan Huffman
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Musk eliminates funding for Mississippi Humanities Council
Move comes amid gutting of National Endowment for the Humanities
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Alan Huffman
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Legal immigrant deported despite court order
Trump administration said it was an "error" -- but does not intend to fix it

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.
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Alan Huffman
The current moment
Ongoing efforts to undermine democratic norms in America, viewed from a state that once took its own draconian approach
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Alan Huffman
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Legislative roundup
Week of March 17-21, 2025
Leaving Mississippi behind
Five Jackson State University seniors talk about their plans to pursue opportunities elsewhere
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Gemal Duncan
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…
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Christopher Harress
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Legislative roundup
Week of March 11-14, 2025
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