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Louisiana has seen budget shortfalls and a long waitlist. In Alabama, much of its school-choice money is going to students already in private schools. buff.ly/E5wybeo
October 13, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Louisiana has seen budget shortfalls and a long waitlist. In Alabama, much of its school-choice money is going to students already in private schools. buff.ly/E5wybeo
In Tennessee, students using vouchers for private schools performed below their public-school peers. In Arkansas, costs are set to balloon and private schools raised tuitions.
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October 13, 2025 at 1:04 PM
In Tennessee, students using vouchers for private schools performed below their public-school peers. In Arkansas, costs are set to balloon and private schools raised tuitions.
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There has been a nationwide push to expand school-choice programs, most of which give families public money to spend outside of traditional public schools. buff.ly/E5wybeo
October 13, 2025 at 1:04 PM
There has been a nationwide push to expand school-choice programs, most of which give families public money to spend outside of traditional public schools. buff.ly/E5wybeo
One by one, universal school-choice programs are expanding across the Southeast.
Now, as state lawmakers are considering doing the same in Mississippi, they’re looking to our neighbors and talking to experts about what happened in those states. buff.ly/E5wybeo
Now, as state lawmakers are considering doing the same in Mississippi, they’re looking to our neighbors and talking to experts about what happened in those states. buff.ly/E5wybeo
October 13, 2025 at 1:04 PM
One by one, universal school-choice programs are expanding across the Southeast.
Now, as state lawmakers are considering doing the same in Mississippi, they’re looking to our neighbors and talking to experts about what happened in those states. buff.ly/E5wybeo
Now, as state lawmakers are considering doing the same in Mississippi, they’re looking to our neighbors and talking to experts about what happened in those states. buff.ly/E5wybeo
Richard Lake and Michael Guidry will answer your questions about Mississippi Today's first documentary The Bulletin on Reddit TOMORROW at 3:30 p.m.
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August 19, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Richard Lake and Michael Guidry will answer your questions about Mississippi Today's first documentary The Bulletin on Reddit TOMORROW at 3:30 p.m.
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Mississippi Today is looking to chat with homeowners/residents who have had their homes raised, roofs fortified, or any other improvement done to their house to better deal with natural disasters. Take our survey: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
August 13, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Mississippi Today is looking to chat with homeowners/residents who have had their homes raised, roofs fortified, or any other improvement done to their house to better deal with natural disasters. Take our survey: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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Want to know if a special election is happening in your district? Use the map in our Special Election Guide.
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July 16, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Want to know if a special election is happening in your district? Use the map in our Special Election Guide.
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On this day in 1867, Maggie Lena Walker, first Black and first known female bank president to charter a bank in the U.S., was born in Virginia.
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July 15, 2025 at 12:15 PM
On this day in 1867, Maggie Lena Walker, first Black and first known female bank president to charter a bank in the U.S., was born in Virginia.
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How does health insurance work? Mississippi Today's health team explained what you need to know.
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July 14, 2025 at 1:15 PM
How does health insurance work? Mississippi Today's health team explained what you need to know.
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Learn more about health care in Mississippi with the Mississippi Health Resource Guide: buff.ly/MLIgztV
On this day in 1948, the Mississippi delegation stormed out of the Democratic convention when it adopted a civil rights platform.
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July 14, 2025 at 12:15 PM
On this day in 1948, the Mississippi delegation stormed out of the Democratic convention when it adopted a civil rights platform.
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June 29, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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June 25, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Our member community is the backbone of Mississippi Today’s journalism—making it possible to keep our articles free for everyone, without paywalls or subscription fees.
To continue this mission, we’re launching new membership benefits with more ways to connect with the work YOU make possible.
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June 23, 2025 at 6:37 AM
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On this day in 1961, 27 Freedom Riders headed to New Orleans were arrested in the Jackson, Mississippi, bus station.
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May 24, 2025 at 12:02 PM
On this day in 1961, 27 Freedom Riders headed to New Orleans were arrested in the Jackson, Mississippi, bus station.
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May 23, 2025 at 2:31 PM
On this day in 1961, civil rights leaders announced that, despite a white mob's attack days earlier, Freedom Rides would continue.
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May 23, 2025 at 12:03 PM
On this day in 1961, civil rights leaders announced that, despite a white mob's attack days earlier, Freedom Rides would continue.
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On this day in 1892, crusading journalist Ida B. Wells launched her anti-lynching campaign after a mob killed three of her friends.
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May 21, 2025 at 12:03 PM
On this day in 1892, crusading journalist Ida B. Wells launched her anti-lynching campaign after a mob killed three of her friends.
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Shad White is running for governor as pro-Trump candidate. But does MAGA have a problem with him?
White has been a fervent supporter of Trump as he starts a run for governor, but his fight with Brett Favre has some top Trump operatives against him.
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White has been a fervent supporter of Trump as he starts a run for governor, but his fight with Brett Favre has some top Trump operatives against him.
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May 21, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Shad White is running for governor as pro-Trump candidate. But does MAGA have a problem with him?
White has been a fervent supporter of Trump as he starts a run for governor, but his fight with Brett Favre has some top Trump operatives against him.
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White has been a fervent supporter of Trump as he starts a run for governor, but his fight with Brett Favre has some top Trump operatives against him.
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On this day in 1961, a white mob of over 300 attacked Freedom Riders at the Greyhound Bus Station in Montgomery, Alabama.
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May 20, 2025 at 12:36 PM
On this day in 1961, a white mob of over 300 attacked Freedom Riders at the Greyhound Bus Station in Montgomery, Alabama.
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J’s Grocery opened its doors in Clarksdale on May 2, marking a turning point for a community lacking access to fresh produce.
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May 19, 2025 at 6:24 PM
J’s Grocery opened its doors in Clarksdale on May 2, marking a turning point for a community lacking access to fresh produce.
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Join us for trivia at Hal & Mal's TONIGHT!
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May 19, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Join us for trivia at Hal & Mal's TONIGHT!
Trivia kicks off at 7:00 p.m.
See you soon!
Trivia kicks off at 7:00 p.m.
See you soon!