Mississippi
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Closure of EPA branch predicted to affect MS environment
The Trump administration has begun to dismantle the Environmental Protection Agency's office dealing with reducing environmental harms to minority and…
Chasing away the winter blues: MS experts offer mental health boosters
As winter lingers, many Mississippians struggle with seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a form of depression linked to shorter days and reduced …
Mississippi communities find local solutions to rural education challenges
In rural Mississippi, where education disparities run deep, community leaders are stepping up to fill the gaps left by limited resources and …
MS farmers question federal poultry subsidies amid avian flu
By Grey Moran for Sentient.Broadcast version by Trimmel Gomes for Mississippi News Connection reporting for the Sentient-Public News Service Collabora…
MS families face hardship as state rejects federal summer food aid again
Mississippi families struggling with food insecurity are bracing for another difficult summer after state officials declined millions in federal fundi…
MS advocates fight on after Supreme Court upholds voting ban
Mississippi voting rights advocates said their fight is not over, even after the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear a case challenging the state's …
Path to Medicaid expansion in MS remains uncertain
As Mississippi lawmakers move forward with a potential Medicaid expansion, advocates said the state cannot afford further delays while thousands …
EATS Act's future uncertain; advocates warn of continued threat to MS ag
The Ending Agricultural Trade Suppression Act would have prevented states from enforcing their own agricultural regulations, but has failed to …
Southern nonprofit supports Mississippi organizations led by women of color
As many nonprofit organizations see a decrease in funding and donations, one charity is stepping up to ensure organizations run by women of color do …
MS gets $7M grant for supports to help crime victims heal
For crime survivors in Mississippi, the healing journey often begins with finding resources that can feel out of reach. A $7 million grant from the …
Jackson’s office of violence prevention aims to revive communities, reduce crime
In Mississippi's capital, once dubbed "America's Deadliest City," a new initiative in Jackson seeks to turn the tide on violence through …
Medicaid cuts could devastate rural MS, where nearly half rely on coverage
Mississippi's rural communities, home to nearly half the state's population, depend heavily on Medicaid to ensure access to health care and maintain …