Equity
Over half of Mississippi renters could face eviction during pandemic without help from Congress
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Congress hasn’t issued COVID-19 relief after crucial protections expired in July, thrusting many families into greater economic uncertainty.
Staff Spotlight
Michelle Alexander named Mississippi Today’s Donor Relations Director
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Alexander will lead Mississippi Today’s impact donor fundraising initiatives, working closely with senior leadership to further grow individual investment in our nonprofit newsroom.
Health
As COVID-19 deaths increase, Bolivar County coroner requests more body storage
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Bolivar County’s coroner is dealing with an increase in COVID-19 related deaths and running out of locations to store the dead.
Election 2020
Mississippians file lawsuit to expand voting access during COVID-19 pandemic
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The lawsuit filed Tuesday argues that a law passed in June should broadly expand Mississippians’ ability to vote absentee.
Health
Rising drug costs keep Mississippians from necessary mental health treatment
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As the price of necessary prescription drugs rise, many are foregoing them because they can’t afford it.
2020 Legislative Session
During another spending fight with Gov. Reeves, lawmakers leave without passing DMR budget
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Leaders continue to fight over who should have spending control of about $46 million in Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act money.
2020 Legislative Session
‘Punch in the face, stab in the back’: Legislature overrides Gov. Reeves’ veto of education funding bill
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The Republican-led override is the first time since 2002 that Mississippi lawmakers have undone a gubernatorial veto.
2020 Legislative Session
Can Mississippi afford its match for Trump’s $400-a-week unemployment order?
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Matching Trump’s order would cost Mississippi about $22 million a week, roughly doubling current payments in state unemployment benefits.
Sports
COVID-19 forces golf phenom Cohen Trolio to withdraw from national championship
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Instead of teeing off in the U.S. Amateur Championship Monday, Cohen Trolio and his father were making the long trip back to Mississippi in a rental car.
Mississippi State Flag
State flag commission announces 147 finalists of nearly 3,000 submissions
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The commission will choose one new flag to put before voters on the Nov. 3 ballot. Voters can either approve or reject the new design.
Sports
PGA’s Sanderson Farms Championship will be played without spectators in October
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The 53rd rendition of Mississippi’s lone tournament on the primary PGA Tour still hopes to have its pro-ams, but that decision has not been made.
The Other Side Podcast
Ep. 118: Why Gov. Tate Reeves decided to reopen schools
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Mississippi Today editors break down Gov. Tate Reeves’ handling of schools reopening during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Analysis
Espy’s campaign will either be history-making or instructive for Mississippi Democrats
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Espy is running a statewide race like no other Mississippi Democrat. In the past, they’ve run from national Democrats. Espy is not.
Mississippi Culture
Author Angie Thomas talks self-doubt, giving back, her own biases and homegrown recognition amid a complicated relationship with Mississippi
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Angie Thomas doesn’t shy away from her complicated relationship with her home state, Mississippi. That’s why winning a new award for Youth Literature from home means so much.
Mississippi Culture
Biloxi’s Bob Morrison: a half-miler, a nuclear engineer and a Grammy-winning song writer
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Former Mississippi State track athlete chose song writing over nuclear engineering, and he has made his mark many times over in Nashville.