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Justice Department officials sent a letter Thursday to the Lexington Police Department, raising questions about its use of force, fines, arrests and “discriminatory policing.” “Lexington must...
Justice Department officials sent a letter Thursday to the Lexington Police Department, raising questions about its use of force, fines, arrests and “discriminatory policing.” “Lexington must...
Students from across the state competed in the 2024 High School Welding Competition held at Delta Technical College in Ridgeland. Every competition participant will receive a...
Note: This Q&A first published in Mississippi Today’s InformHer newsletter. Subscribe to our free women and girls newsletter to read stories like this monthly. Rep. Zakiya...
For the first time in more than a decade, the House of Representatives will consider legislation to restore voting rights and Second Amendment rights to people...
Presumptive Medicaid eligibility for pregnant women passed overwhelmingly in the Senate on Thursday and now heads to the governor. House Bill 539, authored by House Medicaid...
Feb. 29, 1940 Hattie McDaniel, right, with actor Fay Bainter, left. Credit: AP Photo Hattie McDaniel became the first Black American to win an Oscar, playing...
At the time State Auditor Shad White announced arrests in what he called a historic public embezzlement bust, which involved officials funneling welfare funds to a...
Medicaid expansion, which for more than a decade has been blocked by legislative leaders, passed the House Wednesday 98-20 in less than 15 minutes and now...