On this day in 1970, law enforcement open fire on Jackson State campus, killing two Black students..
Gov. Reeves vetoes four felony voting restoration bills, yet signs two into law for first time
It’s unclear why the second-term governor made the unusual decision to approve suffrage bills for the first time, let others become law without his signature, and vetoed others.
At an uneasy town hall, Delta State’s president unveils ‘dramatic, upsetting’ restructuring
Delta State president lays out why he proposed cutting a third of the university’s degree programs.
EPA highlights issues within MSDH, Jackson in water system audit
The EPA’s Office of Inspector General dissects Mississippi state funding and deparment staffing issues that led to Jackson’s water system crisis.
Mississippi judicial candidates receive almost $400k in donations for November election
Republican state Sen. Jenifer Branning of Philadelphia loaned her campaign account $250,000, as amount more often seen in a statewide or congressional campaign.
Marshall Ramsey: Crystal Welch
And rest in peace Ida Welch (Crystal’s mom) and her sister Vicky Welch.
On this day in 1961
On this day in 1961, a group of Freedom Riders were attacked in Anniston, Alabama, by a mob of white men led by Klansman.
Reeves vetoes bills. Lawmakers won’t return to challenge them
Before legislators adjourned earlier this month, they set aside one day – Tuesday — to possibly return for the purpose of overriding gubernatorial vetoes.
On this day in 1862
On this day in 1862, Robert Smalls and other slaves commandeered an armed Confederate ship and sailed to freedom.
Podcast: House Minority Leader reflects on breakdown of Medicaid expansion negotiations
Mississippi Today’s Bobby Harrison and Taylor Vance are joined by the House minority leader to discuss how efforts to expand Medicaid broke down.
Lawmakers move to limit jail detentions during civil commitment
Supporters described the law, which goes into effect July 1, as a step forward in limiting jail detentions.
On this day in 1967
On this day in 1967, Benjamin Brown, a former civil rights organizer, was shot in the back on this day in Jackson, Mississippi.