Advocates: Public defenders in Hinds County give everything. It’s time to return the favor
By Shanai Watson and Hannah Williams | Originally published by Mississippi Today Mississippi Today Ideas is a platform for thoughtful
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Mississippi opioid settlement grantees can seek monthly reimbursement
By Anna Hu | Originally published by Mississippi Today The Mississippi Opioid Settlement Fund Advisory Council approved monthly reimbursement for
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Defunding of student loan repayment program another hit to teachers amid state’s staffing shortage
By Devna Bose and Candice Wilder | Originally published by Mississippi Today The email this summer came as a shock
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Federal judge denies attempt to strike down DeSoto County’s majority-Black judicial districts
By Taylor Vance | Originally published by Mississippi Today A federal judge, at least for now, has denied a request
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Dangerous Mississippi heat to continue through early next week
Forecasters say parts of Mississippi could see heat indices up to 115 degrees Fahrenheit, with the hottest conditions expected from late morning into the afternoon.
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Southaven to Resurface Airways Between Nail and Goodman; Work Expected to Start in October
Southaven officials said the city secured funding through a Metropolitan Planning Organization and will begin resurfacing Airways between Nail Road and Goodman Road in October, with completion expected before the holiday shopping season.
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Lexington alderman guilty of harassing and stalking city clerk
By Leonardo Bevilacqua | Originally published by Mississippi Today A Lexington alderman allegedly bullied and harassed Deputy Clerk Brenda Powell
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Calls grow for more transparency in Nolan Wells death investigation
By Mina Corpuz | Originally published by Mississippi Today Requests by the family of Nolan Xavier Wells to preserve evidence
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Photo gallery: Mississippi public health entomologist tests mosquitoes to monitor for West Nile virus
By Eric J. Shelton | Originally published by Mississippi Today Seven human cases of West Nile virus have been confirmed
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Judge sides with Holly Springs in correcting electric grid issues, for now
By Alex Rozier | Originally published by Mississippi Today HOLLY SPRINGS — A chancery court judge has put his faith,
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