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Category: 2021 Most Read Stories

2021 been quite a year, and Mississippi Today has reported on it all. Revisit our most-read news stories of 2021.

Posted inMississippi Welfare

Brett Favre owes Mississippi $828K and wrestlers owe $4.8M, auditor says in latest demand

by Anna Wolfe October 12, 2021December 15, 2021

The auditor’s office sent out letters demanding repayment from Brett Favre and 14 other individuals or organizations for a total of $77 million in misspent welfare dollars.

Posted inEducation

‘What’s happening in this house is hurting me’: Why students at Alcorn State called for their president to resign

by Molly Minta October 12, 2021December 15, 2021

Posted in2021 Most Read Stories, Education

‘Not based on the race of the kids’: West Point valedictorian dispute sparks allegations of racism

by Kate Royals June 2, 2021December 15, 2021

Posted inGovernment

Mississippi Supreme Court overturns medical marijuana Initiative 65

by Geoff Pender and Bobby Harrison May 14, 2021December 15, 2021

Posted inMississippi Welfare

Brett Favre hasn’t returned welfare funds as promised a year ago

by Anna Wolfe May 6, 2021December 15, 2021

Posted inCoronavirus in Mississippi

PPP list: Who received federal loans in Mississippi?

by Alex Rozier April 30, 2021December 15, 2021

Posted inGovernment

‘A profound betrayal of trust’: Why Jackson’s water system is broken

by Anna Wolfe March 24, 2021December 15, 2021

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Gov. Reeves delivers state-of-state: ‘You are loved. Your state needs you’ January 25, 2022
Lawmakers say they’ll send final medical marijuana measure to governor Wednesday January 25, 2022
A disjointed justice system left this Mississippi woman fighting for her life January 25, 2022

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