Health
Mississippi, first in school-age vaccines, lags in immunization rates for teens, adults
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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
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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
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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
The Other Side Podcast
Ep. 67: Republican Primary Runoff for Attorney General: An In-Depth Look
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Lynn Fitch and Andy Taggart – in their own words.
Staff Picks 2019
‘Southern Discomfort’ brings uncomfortable moments to readers
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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The tenor of the campaign is expected to shift in the next three weeks
McRae wins Republican nomination for treasurer
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The businessman from Madison was the top self-funder of this year’s candidates, and will challenge Democrat Addie Lee Green in November
Government
Conservative women in politics: Blanket ‘Billy Graham’ policy a privilege only men have, but safety a concern in some one-on-one meetings
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Just 13.8 percent of Mississippi’s lawmakers are women, the lowest percentage of any Legislature in the United States. While respecting the policy, those in the male-dominated Legislature say it shouldn’t “keep the woman out of the conversation.”
In Republican treasurer’s race, Sen. Buck Clarke’s experience faces off against David McRae’s bucks
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The contest provides a window into the effectiveness of campaign cash and self funding in down-ballot races
Election 2019
Medicaid expansion big issue for gubernatorial candidates but not Mississippi voters
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Poll finds 48 percent of Republicans would be less likely to support a candidate who supported Medicaid expansion, while 61 percent of Democrats say they would be more likely to vote for a candidate who supported Medicaid expansion.
2019 Gubernatorial Candidates
Waller, GOP guv hopeful and ex-chief justice, cites ‘common sense’ in also not meeting with women alone
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Recently retired from the Mississippi Supreme Court, Waller is the second Republican candidate in recent days to say he practices the so-called Bill Graham rule. Waller added he never met alone with female colleagues or law clerks in his 22 years with the court