Mississippi
Monday, March 18, 2024
New report details harsh realities of women in jail, prison
Women are treated much differently than men by the criminal justice system, according to a new report detailing how and why mass incarceration is …
Rural MS schools face steep hurdles compared with nation
Nearly half the public schools in Mississippi are in rural areas and their needs figure prominently in a national report on rural education. The …
Loan forgiveness deadline approaches for Mississippi student borrowers
Student-loan borrowers in Mississippi and nationwide could have their debt reduced or eliminated through a new one-time adjustment by the U.S…
Group offers abortion travel benefits for Mississippi women
Amid ongoing concerns about reproductive access in the Magnolia State, a Jackson-based organization is offering financial help and other support …
Mississippians' access to oral health among worst in U.S.
The Magnolia State is in the top five for worst access to dental care, according to a county-by-county report. More than 70 million Americans live in …
MS postal union workers voice concerns about understaffing, mail delays
Postal service staffing shortages across the United States, including in rural areas of Mississippi, are being cited as one of the reasons for mail …
'Operation Good' works to curb violent crime in Jackson
A group of formerly incarcerated people is making headway in Jackson, Mississippi, to turn young lives around and prevent violent crime. On average…
Report: MS could do more to help people get degrees, certificates
A new report looked at how many people go on to get degrees or other education credentials after high school, and showed Mississippi has some work to …
AARP Mississippi seeks ideas for grants to boost 'livability'
Cities or civic groups with ideas for improving their communities have a new chance to make them a reality. Grants from the AARP Community Challenge …
Report: MS schools among nation's most 'chronically underfunded'
A new report finds Mississippi is among the states that it says "chronically underfunds" its K-through-12 schools. The Albert Shanker Institute …
Report: MS prison policies only deepen inequality
Being in prison has consequences stretching far beyond paying back a person's debt to society and a new report found it is even more true in Mississip…
MLK Day highlights wage disparities for Black women
In observance of Martin Luther King Junior Day, there's a call to action to address the persistent wage disparity between Black women and their …