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.
If you didn’t like MAEP, you may not like the new public school funding formula
Those celebrating the demise of MAEP, be warned with a paraphrased song lyric: Meet the new school funding formula, same as the old school funding formula.
On this day in 1968
On this day in 1968, the Poor People’s Campaign arrived in Washington, D.C. and “Resurrection City” erected in MLK’s honor.
Lawmakers may have to return to Capitol May 14 to override Gov. Tate Reeves’ potential vetoes
Legislators might not have much notice on whether they will be called back to the Mississippi Capitol for one final day of the 2024 session.
On this day in 2007
On this day in 2007, former Alabama state trooper James Fowler was indicted for the Feb. 18, 1965, killing of Jimmie Lee Jackson.
‘This doesn’t need to be a slap on the wrist,’ DA says of Noxubee County case
DA Scott Colom questions why the U.S. attorney’s office didn’t take a harder stand in the Noxubee County law enforcement case.
Medical residents are increasingly avoiding states with abortion restrictions
Students graduating from U.S. medical schools were less likely to apply this year for residency positions in states with abortion bans and other significant abortion restrictions.
On this day in 1928
On this day in 1928 Burl Toler, the first Black official in any major sport in the U.S., was born in Memphis.
EPA absolves MDEQ, Health Department of discrimination in funding Jackson water
EPA concludes neither MDEQ nor Health Department discriminated against Jackson in providing funds for its water system.
MSGOP Chair Bordeaux stepping down. Mike Hurst endorsed as successor
While the state Republican executive committee technically picks a new chairman, Hurst, with governor’s support would likely be installed by acclamation.
Podcast: It’s crunch time in both college and high school baseball.
The Clevelands take a look at high school and college baseball playoff chances as the season comes to crunch time.