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Larrison Campbell

Larrison Campbell

Larrison Campbell is a Greenville native who reports on politics with an emphasis on public health. She received a bachelor’s from Wesleyan University and a master’s from Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism.Larrison is a 2018 National Press Foundation fellow in public health, a 2019 Blue Cross Blue Shield Foundation of Massachusetts fellow in health care reporting and a 2019 Center for Health Journalism National Fellow.

Mississippi’s 15-week abortion ban again struck down; supporters hope Supreme Court is ‘ultimate arbiter’

By Larrison Campbell | December 13, 2019

A judge wrote for the majority that banning abortion at 15 weeks violates the Supreme Court precedent, which has consistently ruled that a woman’s right to choose takes priority until the point of fetal viability, usually 23 weeks

Health

Despite changes to Affordable Care Act, Mississippi enrollment remains steady in final weeks

By Larrison Campbell and Erica Hensley | December 11, 2019

Although recent changes have chipped away at many of the ACA tenets and left some consumers confused about just what remains, Mississippi enrollments through the federal exchange are poised to top last year’s numbers. The enrollment period runs through Dec. 15

Government

Head of embattled child protection agency resigns

By Larrison Campbell | December 10, 2019

Jess Dickinson resigns after two years leading Child Protection Services, which has struggled to meet the requirements of the Olivia Y settlement.

Politics

Fact checking Jim Hood and Tate Reeves in the 2019 gubernatorial debates

By Kayleigh Skinner, Larrison Campbell and Bobby Harrison | October 16, 2019

The Republican and Democratic nominees for governor debated twice in less than week. In what are likely to be the only debates before the November election, the candidates covered topics related to jobs and the economy, health care and education. But how truthful were they?

Health

Mississippi, first in school-age vaccines, lags in immunization rates for teens, adults

By Larrison Campbell | October 8, 2019

As we near flu season, majority of Mississippians of all ages don’t get flu shots. Mississippi ranks 46th in influenza vaccinations.

Health

Department of Mental Health dramatically increases forensic beds at State Hospital

By Larrison Campbell | September 30, 2019

For years, Mississippians waiting on a forensic mental health evaluation have languished in local jails, causing law enforcement officials resources they didn’t have while also raising constitutional questions.

Health

Federal judge: Mississippi violated the rights of people with mental illness

By Larrison Campbell | September 4, 2019

After years of failing to modernize its mental health system, the state is ordered to appoint a “special master,” to help comply with federal law and expand community-based services

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Ep. 67: Republican Primary Runoff for Attorney General: An In-Depth Look

By Bobby Harrison and Larrison Campbell | August 19, 2019

Lynn Fitch and Andy Taggart – in their own words.

Staff Picks 2019

‘Southern Discomfort’ brings uncomfortable moments to readers

By Larrison Campbell | August 16, 2019

In her memoir, Tena Clarke, a Waynesboro native who came of age during the Civil Rights era confronts the troubles of the world and her own family

en español

Educadores temen que redadas dramáticas dejarán trauma duradero

By Kayleigh Skinner and Larrison Campbell | August 12, 2019

La presidenta de MAE: “Que un evento tan horroroso ocurra en el primer día quiere decir que todos los afectados—estudiantes, educadores, administradores, comunidades enteras—siempre asociarán el primer día de escuela con miedo e inseguridad.”

Education

Educators fear dramatic raids on first day of school will leave lasting trauma

By Kayleigh Skinner and Larrison Campbell | August 12, 2019

MAE president: “To have such a horrific event occur on the first day means that everyone affected—students, educators, families, administrators, entire communities—will forever associate the first day of school with fear and uncertainty.”

en español

En redada que ha roto récords, los oficiales de inmigración dicen que los padres de familia han sido liberados primero

By Larrison Campbell | August 8, 2019

Oficiales de Inmigración ignoraron a su propia policía por no contactar Servicios de Proteción de Niños antes de detener casi 700 personas.

In record-breaking workplace raid, immigration officials claim parents released first

By Larrison Campbell | August 8, 2019

Immigration officials ignored their own policy by not contacting Child Protection Services before detaining nearly 700 people

Election 2019

Reeves, Waller headed for a runoff after first ballot doesn’t settle GOP governor’s primary

By Adam Ganucheau and Larrison Campbell | August 7, 2019

The tenor of the campaign is expected to shift in the next three weeks

McRae wins Republican nomination for treasurer

By Larrison Campbell | August 6, 2019

The businessman from Madison was the top self-funder of this year’s candidates, and will challenge Democrat Addie Lee Green in November

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