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White House says decision on Iran strikes will come in two weeks. Conservatives in Congress demand answers on former President Biden's mental acuity, and a new lawsuit could change Maryland's primary election process.

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Giant data centers powering artificial intelligence want cheap rural land but some communities are pushing back, Hurricane Helene mobilized a North Carolina town in unexpected ways, and Cherokee potters make ceramics that honor multiple generations.

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Military families are more likely than civilian families to have children with special or mental health needs that require additional care and coverage. (Pexels/George Pak)

Wednesday, June 18, 2025

Medicaid cuts risk health-care access for MS military families

As Republican lawmakers weigh billions of dollars in potential Medicaid cuts, a new report warned the move could affect health coverage for …

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Griot Arts, a nonprofit in Clarksdale, Mississippi, plans to turn 32,000 square feet of vacant downtown property into a vibrant arts and cultural center.
Historic Paramount Theater reborn as community hub in Clarksdale

By Susannah Broun for The Daily Yonder.Broadcast version by Trimmel Gomes for Mississippi News Connection for the Public News Service/Daily Yonder Col…

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Mississippi's education ranking continues to improve. It ranked 16th in the Nation in the 2025 Kids Count Data Book. However, it ranks 50th in child and teen death rates and the percentage of low-birthweight Babies. (Adobe Stock)
New report shows mixed outcomes for MS children

Mississippi's education system has made remarkable strides, climbing from 48th to 16th in national rankings over the past decade, according to the 202…

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An aerial view shows the Mississippi River as it snakes through farmlands in Louisiana. The group American Rivers has just named it the nation's
Mississippi River tops 'most endangered' list amid FEMA uncertainty

The Mississippi River tops a new list of America's most endangered rivers, in part because federal officials propose shifting flood disaster costs to …

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Screening represents Mississippi's most severe failing in national rankings, as the state missed all six benchmarks for identifying maternal mental health needs, mirroring national struggles. (Pixabay/TC Torres)
Report: MS gets failing grade for maternal mental-health support

Mississippi ranks among the worst states for maternal mental health care, receiving an 'F' on a new national report card, far below the national …

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U.S. retail egg prices fell in April from the record-high prices they hit earlier this year, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. (Pixabay)
Corporate practices jack up Mississippi’s egg prices

By Grey Moran for Sentient.Broadcast version by Trimmel Gomes for Mississippi News Connection reporting for the Sentient-Public News Service Collabora…

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Studies show Mississippi is the state most affected by sexually transmitted infections. (Adobe Stock)
HIV testing, outreach falter in MS amid federal funding cuts

By Amy Maxmen for KFF Health News.Broadcast version by Trimmel Gomes for Mississippi News Connection reporting for the KFF Health News-Public News Ser…

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Mississippi advocacy groups are joining the ACLU to expand police accountability efforts through the
Civil rights groups step up as DOJ reduces police oversight in MS

After President Donald Trump's decision to dismiss lawsuits and drop federal accountability agreements with several police departments, Mississippi …

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In Mississippi, a person generally needs to wait five years after completing all terms of their sentence before applying for expungement of a felony conviction. (Adobe Stock)
Reformers: Outdated expungement laws block second chances in MS

In Mississippi, advocates said thousands of people are stuck in limbo, unable to move forward because their criminal records remain publicly …

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Mississippi charges incarcerated people a $6 medical copay per visit, among the highest rates in the nation, while paying prison workers 20 to 90 cents per hour, with exemptions, according to the Prison Policy Initiative. (Adobe Stock)
$6 medical copays block health-care access in Mississippi prisons

Medical copays in prison could be keeping people who are incarcerated from seeking the health care they need. The latest review showed Mississippi …

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In 2024, Mississippi lawmakers approved a new school funding formula to replace the long-standing Mississippi Adequate Education program. (Pixabay)
MS teacher shortage threatens education gains, expert says

Mississippi's education improvements could unravel unless the state addresses its teacher compensation crisis. Toren Ballard, a former teacher and …

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Climate change is causing significant degradation to the Mississippi River ecosystem, according to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Office of Great Waters. (mellz1995/Pixabay)
Does climate change 'perception gap' silence action in Mississippi?

New research suggests Mississippians may be experiencing the same climate-change perception gap found across the globe - when people underestimate how…

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