Ezell accuses ‘China-backed protesters’ of harassment, intimidation.
On this day in 1969
On this day in 1969, Black psychiatrists urged changes in American Psychiatric Association and using TV to change minds.
Pro-Palestinian protest at University of Southern Mississippi ends without confrontation
Unlike the Ole Miss pro-Palestinian protest May 2, the one at the University of Southern Mississippi ended without confrontation.
State revenue is sluggish, but interest from federal COVID-19 money is buoying budget
Without interest earnings, the state would be collecting less revenue that it did the previous year.
Ex-Mississippi sheriff admits lying to the FBI
Former Noxubee County Sheriff Terry Grassaree faces up to five years in prison for lying to the FBI in a sex-related case.
On this day in 1955
On this day in 1955, the Rev. George Lee was shot to death in Belzoni, Mississippi, for urging other Black Mississippians to vote.
Some notable bills that died in the 2024 Mississippi legislative session
Bills dealing with online gambling, voting and judicial redistricting were among thousands that died during the session.
Bill increasing tax credits for private schools defeated at end of session
Private schools have been receiving the state tax credit money since 2020 with limited accountability on how the money is spent.
Read Mississippi Today’s Pulitzer Prize finalist series ‘’Unfettered Power: Mississippi Sheriffs”
Here’s where to read the full Pulitzer Prize finalist seven-part 2023 series, which has continued into 2024 with details about the Rankin County “Goon Squad.”
Mississippi Today named 2024 Pulitzer Prize finalist for “Unfettered Power: Mississippi Sheriffs” investigation
Mississippi Today’s “Unfettered Power: Mississippi Sheriffs” investigation has been named a finalist for the 2024 Pulitzer Prize for Local Reporting.
Could Spencer Rattler be Saints quarterback of the future? Archie Manning thinks so.
Former New Orleans Saints quarterback and Mississippi legend Archie Manning believes the drafting of Spencer Rattler was a wise choice.
On this day in 1983
On this day in 1983, a federal judge sentenced Raymond Bledsoe to life for beating Black jazz saxophonist Steven Harvey to death in a Kansas City park.