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2 days ago · by Bobby Harrison October 7, 2024. Mississippi Today is a part of the Deep South Today network of nonprofit newsrooms. We believe that an informed Mississippi is a better Mississippi. We center readers in everything we do, informing--and engaging--Mississippians through reporting, podcasts, events and online communities.
Two state Supreme Court justices face contested November …
Mar 4, 2024 · Two Mississippi Supreme Court justices will face challengers in their reelection bids this year, and four people are running for an open seat on the Mississippi Court of Appeals. Incumbent Supreme Court Justice Jim Kitchens from the central district faces four opponents: Jackson-based attorney Abby Gale Robinson, former state Court of Appeals ...
What’s happened since welfare chief pleaded guilty to federal …
Sep 22, 2023 · Brett DiBiase pleads guilty to state charges. Nancy and Zach New indicted. A federal grand jury indicts Nancy and Zach New on separate charges that their private schools, called New Summit, defrauded the Mississippi Department of Education out of $2 million, later increased to $4 million. Forensic audit released.
Mississippi abortion law: an FAQ - Mississippi Today
Jun 29, 2022 · Is abortion still legal in Mississippi? After July 6, 2022, no. Chancery Judge Debbra Halford refused to block Mississippi’s abortion ban from going into effect after the 10-day post-certification period of the state’s trigger law — which ends Thursday, July 7, 2022. Abortions in Mississippi, in most cases, will be illegal as of that date.
How the Mississippi flows through song and still inspires
Oct 8, 2024 · Audience member applaud Big Blue Sky during a music cruise Friday, September 13, 2024 on the Mississippi River between Marquette, Iowa and Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin. Many of the song written and performed by the local musicians who make up Big Blue Sky are inspired by the river. Credit: Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
Meet the people running for Mississippi’s Supreme Court and …
Sep 24, 2024 · This year, one Court of Appeals seat is up for election. Like all judicial elections, they are nonpartisan. Three candidates are running for the District 5, Place 2, seat, which is held by Judge Joel Smith. Smith was appointed by Gov. Tate Reeves in 2021 to fill a vacancy and won a special election in 2022.
Marshall Ramsey: Heartbreakers - Mississippi Today
Oct 14, 2024 · Marshall Ramsey. [email protected]. Marshall Ramsey, a nationally recognized editorial cartoonist, shares his cartoons and travels the state as Mississippi Today’s Editor-At-Large. He’s also host of a weekly statewide radio program and a television program on Mississippi Public Broadcasting and is the author of several books.
Mississippi Supreme Court overturns medical marijuana Initiative 65
May 14, 2021 · The Mississippi Supreme Court hears a case on April 14, 2021. Credit: Vickie D. King/Mississippi Today. The Mississippi Supreme Court on Friday issued a much-anticipated ruling that strikes down the Medical marijuana program enshrined in the state constitution by voters in November. The ruling also voids — for now — the state’s ballot ...
Staffing issue in Madison keeps medically complex student at …
Oct 1, 2024 · Emily Catazaro detaches her son Christopher Best II’s tracheostomy tube at their home in Madison County, Miss., on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024. The 5-year-old, who relies on a ventilator due to severe health conditions, has been receiving homebound services while waiting for Madison County to hire a full-time nurse so he can attend school.
State GOP plans to endorse judicial candidates, while Democratic …
Jul 3, 2024 · Mississippi Republican Party Chairman Mike Hurst told Mississippi Today on the June 24 edition of Mississippi Today’s “The Other Side” podcast that the GOP will likely endorse certain candidates in the race, while Mississippi Democratic Party Chairman Cheikh Taylor said on the July 1 episode of the podcast that judicial endorsements are ...