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Why a Confederate monument endures in majority-black Port Gibson, Claiborne County
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Local leaders say the courthouse statue is simply part of the town’s landscape
Mississippi hip-hop claps back at Chris McDaniel after again dissing the culture
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Experts: Violence is prevalent in other genres of music, so why did the Republican U.S. Senate candidate single out rap?
Jackson receives $120K grant to fight hunger
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Campaign plans to provide more meals to Jackson Public Schools students and create an online directory for food options in the city
‘How We Came to Be’: A story of managed and mismanaged relationships
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Johnnie Bernhard’s second novel is a mother-daughter bonding adventure
Bridge Closures
Mississippi River bridge begins reopening in Natchez
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The opening of one of the two westbound lanes after more than a year of construction is welcoming news as the state continues to deal with an infrastructure crisis.
What Mississippi’s low labor participation says about our economy
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Despite record low unemployment, the size of Mississippi’s workforce is, and has been, relatively low compared to other states
Mississippi Culture
‘A right turn from stardom’: Rita B takes center stage on the comedy scene
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Jackson native Rita Brent started her comedy career late, but she’s received big attention in a short amount of time.
Primary election: By the numbers
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How much were the candidates tweeted about? How much money did they raise? What were the unofficial results? We broke that down for you.
Law and Order
Report questions future, effectiveness of Mississippi Prison Industries
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After the program lost $6.7 million in five years, a watchdog group says the Legislature should consider its future
Mississippi still the hungriest state
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For the eighth straight year, Mississippi is the most food insecure state in the country, according to a report released by Feeding America
Meridian invests in economy and culture to The MAX
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The 60,000 square foot Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience, opening Saturday after roughly 20 years of planning, seeks to attract tourists off Interstate 20 as well as inspire young artists with the stories of Elvis, Oprah, Morgan Freeman and more.
A bridge near you is likely closed; locate it, show us
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Update our database of closed city and county bridges; add your photos
Mississippi Culture
Mississippi Audubon at 20: Sure, there’s birdwatching, but conservation is serious business
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Fear of urban sprawl spurred massive conservation effort in North Mississippi
Mississippi Culture
Ridgeland rolls out red carpet for artists, patrons of 10th annual fine arts fest
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Five of the participating artists talk to Mississippi Today as they prepare for the Ridgeland Fine Arts Festival.
Indigent defendants denied effective legal counsel, report says
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Mississippi Public Defender Task Force examined indigent services in 10 counties