Coronavirus in Mississippi
State health officer calls out “reckless abandon” of Mississippians during pandemic
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State doctors who are “utterly frustrated” take assertive tone addressing COVID-19’s spread among Mississippians.
Data
Who received PPP loans in Mississippi?
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Newly released recipient names for the Paycheck Protection Program show doctor’s offices in Mississippi received the most money, while restaurants were able to retain the most jobs.
Justice
‘No free kill’: Protesters confront AG Lynn Fitch after she drops charge of white officer who killed black man in 2015
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Organizers assured attendees that rallies would continue until they received more details about what happened the night Ricky Ball was killed by a white police officer.
Justice
‘Slap in the face’: Columbus DA rips AG Lynn Fitch for dropping charges against white officer who killed black man
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Mississippi official questions timing of state AG’s decision coming amid protests around the country over the brutal death of George Floyd while in police custody in Minnesota
Data
COVID-19 data: Illness onset
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Dates of COVID-19 illness onset in Mississippi’s confirmed cases.
Data
COVID-19 data: Hospitalizations
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Hospitalization data for Mississippi’s confirmed COVID-19 cases.
Environment
‘Soybeans of the sea’: Mississippi battles against economic, environmental currents to reclaim oyster esteem
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Disasters continue to intervene as Mississippi figures out costly oyster restoration mission. The state’s leadership has authorized over $70 million in oyster restoration since 2011.
Environment
Coast shrimpers cling to legacy through the industry’s choppy waters
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Global warming and overseas competition leave an uncertain future for Mississippi shrimpers.
Environment
A Flood of Catastrophe: How a warming climate and the Bonnet Carré Spillway threaten the survival of Coast fishermen
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With the Bonnet Carré Spillway opening more frequently due to heavier rainfalls, Mississippi fishermen wonder how much more they can take.
Coronavirus in Mississippi
COVID-19 data: Weekly updates
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View interactive charts describing the trends around the coronavirus in Mississippi.