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5 days ago

A sweeping catastrophe': 20 years after Hurricane Katrina, a photo exhibit honors Mississippi victims

Hurricane Katrina's impact on the U.S. Gulf coast endures, with Mississippi's struggles largely omitted from national narratives.

#gun-violence

fromNew York Post

2 weeks ago

Black Lives Matter

'Hero' deacon shot dead protecting others at church Easter egg hunt in Mississippi

A deacon was killed while protecting his congregation during a shooting in Mississippi.

6 months ago

US politics

Three people killed in Mississippi in shooting after high school football game

Three killed and eight wounded in Mississippi mass shooting during high school homecoming celebration.

fromNew York Post

2 weeks ago

Black Lives Matter

'Hero' deacon shot dead protecting others at church Easter egg hunt in Mississippi

A deacon was killed while protecting his congregation during a shooting in Mississippi.

6 months ago

US politics

Three people killed in Mississippi in shooting after high school football game

Three killed and eight wounded in Mississippi mass shooting during high school homecoming celebration.

more#gun-violence

2 weeks ago

SF politics

Mississippi orders deletion of race and gender databases in state libraries

Mississippi's Library Commission has deleted critical research collections amid concerns over federal funding cuts to libraries and archives.

A Bill Banning Men From Masturbating Unless It's To Make A Baby Has Been Proposed

Mississippi's proposed law aims to restrict male masturbation, raising awareness about gender disparity in reproductive health rights.

fromCardplayer

4 weeks ago

Poker

Bill To Allow Online Sports Betting And Ban Sweepstakes Operators Dies In Mississippi Legislature

Mississippi Senate failed to advance a bill for online sports betting and a ban on sweepstakes casinos.

Tidelands concerns influence legislative negotiations regarding sports betting.

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A Bill Banning Men From Masturbating Unless It's To Make A Baby Has Been Proposed

Mississippi's proposed law aims to restrict male masturbation, raising awareness about gender disparity in reproductive health rights.

fromCardplayer

4 weeks ago

Poker

Bill To Allow Online Sports Betting And Ban Sweepstakes Operators Dies In Mississippi Legislature

Mississippi Senate failed to advance a bill for online sports betting and a ban on sweepstakes casinos.

Tidelands concerns influence legislative negotiations regarding sports betting.

more#legislation

SF LGBT

1 month ago

Restaurant's 'straight couples' discount sparks angry backlash

A Mississippi restaurant faced backlash for offering discounts solely to "straight couples who can produce a child."

Coronavirus

fromAxios

1 month ago

"High risk" tornadoes take aim at the South as historic outbreak unfolds

A significant tornado outbreak is expected across the Deep South this weekend, particularly affecting Mississippi and Alabama.

UK news

fromABC7 Chicago

1 month ago

Medical helicopter crash in Mississippi kills 3

A medical transport helicopter crash in Mississippi resulted in the deaths of three individuals on board.

#civil-rights

Parenting

fromConde Nast Traveler

Women Who Travel Podcast: Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor on Fighting For Roles and How to Visit the South Thoughtfully

Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor emphasizes the importance of her Mississippi roots and the significance of Atlanta in preserving civil rights history.

fromwww.nytimes.com

US news

Ex-Deputy Describes Rampant Violence by Mississippi Goon Squad'

A former Mississippi deputy revealed systemic misconduct by law enforcement, including illegal raids and coercion, undermining numerous drug convictions over two decades.

Parenting

fromConde Nast Traveler

Women Who Travel Podcast: Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor on Fighting For Roles and How to Visit the South Thoughtfully

Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor emphasizes the importance of her Mississippi roots and the significance of Atlanta in preserving civil rights history.

fromwww.nytimes.com

Ex-Deputy Describes Rampant Violence by Mississippi Goon Squad'

A former Mississippi deputy revealed systemic misconduct by law enforcement, including illegal raids and coercion, undermining numerous drug convictions over two decades.

Texas, Mississippi have the most detained immigrants

Mississippi and Texas house the majority of ICE detainees amid increasing arrests due to U.S. immigration crackdown.

Healthcare

fromwww.mediaite.com

Video Captures Mississippi Lt. Governor Collapsing on Senate Floor In Horrifying Scene

Mississippi Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann collapsed during a Senate session but is reportedly recovering well afterwards.

#broadband-expansion

Miscellaneous

Funding Approved for Twelve Mississippi Broadband Projects

Mississippi is expanding broadband access through funded infrastructure projects, reaching thousands of households.

The initiatives are part of broader efforts to ensure statewide digital inclusion and connectivity.

Tech industry

Mississippi Approves $21.6M in State Broadband Funding

Mississippi is investing heavily in broadband expansion to improve access for residents.

The state has approved over $91 million for broadband projects to reach thousands of households.

Governor Tate Reeves highlights broadband as essential infrastructure.

Miscellaneous

Funding Approved for Twelve Mississippi Broadband Projects

Mississippi is expanding broadband access through funded infrastructure projects, reaching thousands of households.

The initiatives are part of broader efforts to ensure statewide digital inclusion and connectivity.

Tech industry

Mississippi Approves $21.6M in State Broadband Funding

Mississippi is investing heavily in broadband expansion to improve access for residents.

The state has approved over $91 million for broadband projects to reach thousands of households.

Governor Tate Reeves highlights broadband as essential infrastructure.

more#broadband-expansion

3 months ago

Miscellaneous

Mississippi police department hires officer fired over racist slurs to Latino man

Mississippi police department hires officer previously fired for racist comments.

3 months ago

Tech industry

C Spire, Inseego Launch 5G Internet Offering in Mississippi

C Spire launches 5G Home Internet service to improve broadband access for underserved communities in Mississippi.

US Elections

fromwww.nytimes.com

4 months ago

Clarke Reed, Who Helped the G.O.P. Conquer the South, Dies at 96

Clarke Reed was instrumental in the Republican Party's rise to dominance in Mississippi, leading a significant political shift in the South.

fromBoston.com

6 months ago

3 dead and 4 injured in collapse of Mississippi bridge being prepped for demolition

A bridge collapse in Mississippi resulted in three fatalities and several injuries while a work crew was preparing it for demolition.

Brett Favre reveals Parkinson's diagnosis during hearing on welfare funds scandal

Brett Favre addresses welfare mismanagement in Mississippi and reveals his battle with Parkinson's disease.

San Francisco

fromABC7 San Francisco

NFL Hall of Famer Brett Favre reveals Parkinson's diagnosis at House hearing

Brett Favre testified about his Parkinson's diagnosis while addressing the mismanagement of welfare funds in Mississippi.

fromESPN.com

Privacy professionals

Favre to testify at Congress on welfare funds

Brett Favre will testify about welfare reform amid scrutiny over misappropriated funds in a Mississippi welfare scandal involving TANF funds.

New York City

fromFortune

Brett Favre reveals Parkinson's diagnosis during hearing on welfare funds scandal

Brett Favre addresses welfare mismanagement in Mississippi and reveals his battle with Parkinson's disease.

San Francisco

fromABC7 San Francisco

NFL Hall of Famer Brett Favre reveals Parkinson's diagnosis at House hearing

Brett Favre testified about his Parkinson's diagnosis while addressing the mismanagement of welfare funds in Mississippi.

fromESPN.com

fromwww.thehistoryblog.com

Privacy professionals

Favre to testify at Congress on welfare funds

Brett Favre will testify about welfare reform amid scrutiny over misappropriated funds in a Mississippi welfare scandal involving TANF funds.

Spotted in a Mississippi creek: The state's first mammoth tusk

A 7-foot-long mammoth tusk was discovered in Mississippi, marking a rare and significant paleontological find for the state.

History

First complete mammoth tusk found in Mississippi

The discovery of a complete Columbian mammoth tusk in Mississippi is a significant paleontological find, being the first intact tusk in the state.

fromWashington Post

fromwww.thehistoryblog.com

Spotted in a Mississippi creek: The state's first mammoth tusk

A 7-foot-long mammoth tusk was discovered in Mississippi, marking a rare and significant paleontological find for the state.