On this day in 1966, Stokely Carmichael called for “Black Power” at a rally in Greenwood, Mississippi..
Will Gov. Tate Reeves have to flip position on Medicaid expansion to keep pace with Trump?
Analysis: Gov. Tate Reeves may have to do a flipflop on Medicaid expansion to remain in sync with former President Donald Trump, his political hero.
On this day in 1953
On this day in 1953, Martha White refused to give up her seat on a city bus in Baton Rouge, sparking a bus boycott.
Dau Mabil’s widow, her family say they seek justice for him
Widow of Belhaven Heights man says she’ll “keep pushing for justice” as family fights back against rumors.
Gwen Dilworth joins health team at Mississippi Today
Dilworth will report on the intersection of health and criminal justice, among other areas of the health beat.
On this day in 1965
On this day in 1965, Jackson police arrested participants in a Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party march to the state Capitol.
Judicial candidates in contested elections raise nearly $130,000 in May
Judicial offices are nonpartisan, so candidates do not participate in party primaries. All candidates will appear on the Nov. 5, 2024, general election ballot.
Swim lessons promote fun and safety at 100 Black Men of Jackson
Swim classes are underway at 100 Black Men of Jackson, located at 5360 Highland Drive, just south of Callaway High School.
On this day in 1967
On this day in 1967, President Lyndon B. Johnson nominated the first Black American, Thurgood Marshall, to the Supreme Court.
North Mississippi attorney Wil Colom to challenge Rep. Cheikh Taylor for chair of Democratic Party
If Colom becomes the party’s new leader, he would be the organization’s third chairman in one year.
Latest hospital safety grades show big drop for one Jackson hospital
Mississippi Baptist Medical Center fell from an A in 2021 and 2022 to a D in the spring of this year, according to the Leapfrog Group’s most recent Hospital Safety Grade ratings.