2019 Legislative Session
Mississippi's heartbeat abortion ban one of nearly 300 anti-abortion bills nationwide
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Opponents of the six-week ban plan to file a federal lawsuit over the constitutionality of the bill signed into law Thursday
The Jungle Podcast
Ep. 45: Legislative Update
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Mississippi Today’s politics team gives an update near the end of the 2019 legislative session.
Justice
Can an independent prosecutor intervene in the Curtis Flowers trials? Not unless Doug Evans asks
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In Mississippi, the attorney general, a statewide official, and the district attorneys, who are elected by district, have separate responsibilities.
2019 Legislative Session
After blistering criticism from conservatives, Tate Reeves pushes legislation for a convention to amend U.S. Constitution
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Now that the Senate has passed the resolution, the House could make Mississippi the 15th state legislature to ask for an unprecedented constitutional convention of the states.
Cartoon
Marshall Ramsey: The Evil Twin
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The link between poverty and health issues is strong. And your health in Mississippi varies by the county you live in.
Sports
Back to the future: Mississippi College’s Mike Jones returns to coaching
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MC’s Hall of Fame basketball coach Mike Jones will return to coaching after more than a decade on the sidelines.
Cartoon
Marshall Ramsey: March Madness
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Senator Elizabeth Warren floated the idea of abolishing the Electoral College during her Jackson State town hall the other night.
Health
Where you live matters: Economic and social factors can affect your ability to live a healthy life
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Report: All 82 Mississippi counties have health issues, but some fare better than others. Food deserts, child poverty and median income are the strongest indicators of a county’s health outcomes.
2019 Legislative Session
Heartbeat abortion ban passes Senate with no debate, awaits governor’s signature
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Bill that would be the most restrictive in the U.S. would ban abortions as early as six weeks. Similar legislation is currently planned in more than half a dozen other states, including Tennessee, Ohio and Georgia.
Education
Tougaloo names Dr. Carmen J. Walters 14th president; alumni express concerns
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She will replace Dr. Beverly Wade Hogan, and is second woman to lead the 150-year-old historically black college
Election 2019
Gerrymandering ruling could trigger special session to redraw state Senate district
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“… Anytime you affect one district, it has the potential of affecting all 51 other districts,” said Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves.
Cartoon
Marshall Ramsey: The Bracket
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Lt. Governor Tate Reeves to skip first GOP governor’s race debate.
Cartoon
Marshall Ramsey: Taking Credit
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The Mississippi home of Medgar Evers becomes a national monument. Credit for it causes controversy.
Equity
African Americans missing out on Southern push for legal pot
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Black legalization advocates fear the lack of minority involvement could have far-reaching consequences.
Cartoon
Marshall Ramsey: Famous Kermits
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Ole Miss’ men’s basketball coach Kermit David, Jr. is named SEC Coach of the Year.
Commentary
House ups ante on teacher pay, ‘Snuffy Smith’ would be pleased
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Steve Holland’s amendment to increase the pay raise to $4,000 brings to mind Billy McCoy’s comic strip quote in 2000 that resulted in the largest teacher pay hike in the state’s history.