Mississippi
Thursday, September 28, 2023
Mississippians urged to register to vote ahead of Nov. 7 general election
Ahead of the general election on November 7, there is an urgent push for voter education in the Magnolia State. In 2020, more than 1.9 million …
Monday, September 25, 2023
A call to action to see fewer children incarcerated in MS
The number of children behind bars in Mississippi has declined significantly in recent years, but their advocates say more work could be done to …
Healthier lifestyle tips for preventing diabetes in communities of color
The prevalence of Type 2 diabetes is on the rise in Mississippi. About one in seven Mississippians lives with diabetes. Jernard A. Wells, cookbook …
New Bill Advocates for Incarcerated People with Disabilities
A new bill in Congress would ensure assistance and resources for people with disabilities who are in jail or prison. It could have a major effect in …
MS Call Center Workers Want Better Healthcare, Wages, Union
As the open-enrollment period for people who need health insurance fast approaches, some Mississippi workers are threatening to walk the picket line…
Mississippi Black Women Make Strides in Trucking Careers
A Mississippi Black-owned business is cultivating solutions to the transportation industry by training women of color to get into trucking. Nearly 6…
The Lingering Effects of Jackson's Ongoing Water Crisis
By Torsheta Jackson for Yes! Magazine.Broadcast version by Danielle Smith for Mississippi News Connection, reporting for the YES! Media/Public News …
Report Examines 'Safety Beyond Sentencing' in MS, U.S.
Making jails and prisons safer and sentencing more equitable are the goals of a report marking 50 years of mass incarceration in the U.S. In …
Report: Recommends Ending Disposable Vape Sales in Mississippi
A recent report found disposable vapes are posing a growing environmental threat in Mississippi and across the country. The U.S. Public Interest …
SSA Expands Outreach for SSI Benefits to Rural Mississippi Communities
The Social Security Administration has taken a proactive step to bridge the gap between critical financial assistance and the people who may be eligib…
Mississippians Prepares to Start Paying Back Student Loans
Mississippians are working on their monthly budgets as the pause for federal student-loan payments comes to an end, and the pressure of another …
Bill Aims to Advance Farmer-Led Conservation Education in Mississippi
New federal legislation aims to help farmers in Mississippi and elsewhere share their knowledge of conservation practices as they face an increasing n…
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