mississippi

The family of Ayden Stockstill is advocating for legislation that would give county law enforcement authority to use radar guns to enforce speed limits. Despite setbacks in the state legislature, local governments continue to back the proposal.

Clarksdale Municipal School District, which posted 40 teacher vacancies in July, is offering a vocational educator preparation class to recruit local students into teaching. District leaders and a local nonprofit say the program can boost diversity and address persistent staffing gaps.

The Mississippi Senate approved $15 million to help low-income families access child care, but the funding faces uncertain prospects in the House amid ongoing debate.

Corey Wiggins, a Hazlehurst native and federal official, will become the 15th president of Tougaloo College starting July 1, after a yearlong search.

John Perkins, a pioneering civil rights pastor and author, died Friday at age 95. His life was marked by efforts to promote racial unity and justice.

Sonya Williams Barnes wrote that Senate Bill 2588, the Mississippi SHIELD Act, would place document burdens on voters who already face cost and access barriers.

Seventeen-year-old Max Baria helped St. Stanislaus win the State Class 3A championship and will play in the Mississippi-Alabama All-Star Game, a journey his family says followed years of loss and adoption.

Jackson State University officials plan to select three top candidates next week for its presidency, with a second-round interview in April. The process remains confidential due to policies and agreements.

Legislation aims to temporarily relax state approval requirements for rural hospitals, allowing them to expand services and upgrades. The bill now heads to Gov. Tate Reeves for consideration.

A Mississippi judge has ordered a pause on Medicaid repayments to Greenwood Leflore Hospital, citing concerns that resuming payments could force the hospital to close. The hospital is seeking to negotiate a transfer or sale amid ongoing financial struggles.