After staying away from the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum opening, icons of the movement were moved during Saturday’s visit
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Charter school authorizer board opens process for new charters
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The board approved to release the request for proposals on Wednesday.
Cleveland Central High males gain advice from Mississippi leaders
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“We don’t need any more boys in the hood. We need some men in the house,” said Kierre Rimmer.
Children’s hospital to reap $1.2 million from 2017 Sanderson Farms Championship
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The Sanderson Farms Championship’s contribution to Batson Chidren’s Hospital has grown every year since Joe Sanderson became the tournament sponsor in 2013.
Group readies legislation aimed at early voting, online registration
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Key leaders address voter access amid plan to revive legislation pushed by state official in 2016.
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Greenville weighs paddling students — but only with parents’ OK
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Greenville Public School District trustees want more input from principals and school administrators before making a decision on corporal punishment. Go here to read more.
Department of Public Safety to reinstate tens of thousands driver’s licenses
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Not being able to pay fines will no longer cause drivers to lose their licenses.
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Gov. Bryant sets special election date to replace Moore
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A special election will take place Feb. 20 to replace a lawmaker who retired amid a sexual harassment investigation. Gov. Phil Bryant announced the election for House District 60, which Bryant formerly held and includes parts of Rankin County. Former Rep. John Moore, a Republican from Brandon, cited health concerns for his abrupt retirement announcement. Moore underwent heart bypass surgery earlier in the year and missed part of the legislative session while recovering. A day after Moore retired, Speaker Philip Gunn, R-Clinton, told Mississippi Today that his office had received multiple complaints of sexual harassment against Moore.
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Jackson, Gulfport named among 2017 neediest cities
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Mississippi’s two largest cities are among the neediest cities in the country, a recent WalletHub study says. The study looks at more than 180 of the most populated U.S. cities. Jackson is ranked No. 5 for neediness after Detroit, Newark, Memphis and Cleveland, OH. Neediness is defined by high levels economic disadvantage, according to the study released Wednesday.
Class-action lawsuit accuses judge, Corinth of running ‘debtor’s prison’
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The Southern Poverty Law Center and the MacArthur Justice Center at the University of Mississippi School of Law say judge violating the constitutional rights of defendants facing misdemeanor or municipal charges.
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Noxubee County wins the Class 4A crown, but East Central wins their coach’s heart
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Sometimes, the losers’ locker room provides the best stories. This was one of those times.
Bassfield + Prentiss = Class 3A state crown
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Everyone talks about Jefferson Davis County’s speed, but the Jaguars are mighty stout, if short, up front.
Report: Mississippi’s immigrant population boosts state economy
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Study released Tuesday by the American Immigration Council updates the number of documented and undocumented immigrants living and working in Mississippi.
Mississippi ranks low in the well-being of children of color
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In report released Tuesday with a maximum index of 1,000, African-American children in Mississippi received a score of 290 and white children hit a more mid-range score of 596. Both lag the national average.
Flight safety firm will train state pilots in Kansas
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New contract will let pilots get trained at the only simulator in the USA that matches the state plane
