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Alex Rozier, a native of New York City, is Mississippi Today’s data reporter. He analyzes data and creates visuals that further inform our reporting. He also reports on the environment, transportation and Mississippi culture and is a member of the engagement team. Alex, whose work has appeared in the Boston Globe and Open Secrets, has a bachelor’s in journalism from Boston University.
Organizers say that although the story has faded from the media, there is still a need for resources and attorneys. Many of those arrested are not able to work and it may take years for the process to play out
After Mississippi River water, diverted via the Bonnet Carré spillway, wiped out the state’s oyster population and caused significant damage to shrimp and crabs, coastal communities are wary of river water entering the Mississippi Sound
A new report finds that Jackson is one of the nation’s deadliest cities for people living with asthma even though the city is not a national leader in prevalence for the disease. However, a Jackson nonprofit and health officials at a local clinic are working to better educate families about asthma and how to prevent it
Mississippi Sound Coalition’s goal: Work with state and federal leaders “to cause national solutions, provide public education on the subject, and, if necessary, engage in litigation to restore the Mississippi Sound, recover damages for affected parties, and mandate national solutions.”
Most of the projects will be funded through the RESTORE Act, a law passed in 2012 directing civil penalties from the Deepwater Horizon oil spill towards coastal states’ rehabilitation efforts.
Heather McTeer Toney, a two-terms mayor who served Greenville from 2004 to 2012, was the Delta city’s youngest, first woman, and first black mayor.
Affected family and community members in attendance as officials weigh consequences of largest raid in U.S. history. U.S. Attorney Mike Hurst announced that 119 of those detained have been prosecuted.
Tracking spending and fundraising in the race for governor.
Sierra Club raises concerns, suggests closing the coal-fired units altogether.
As Mississippi’s 2019 statewide election nears, see what our state’s top elected officials are paid. View salaries for governor, lieutenant governor and eight other elected positions.
Mississippi Power said that the projects are required to comply with federal environmental standards.
View Mississippi’s public school district grades for the 2018-19 school year compared to the previous school year and view graduation rates for each district.
Search superintendent salaries from the 2018-19 school year through records provided by the Mississippi Department of Education.
Browse superintendent salaries from the 2018-19 school year
Project Corazon is a joint effort between nearly 50 top law firms to provide pro bono representation.