Mississippi
Monday, July 1, 2024
Mississippi observes National Postal Worker Day
Today is National Postal Workers Day, celebrated annually to show appreciation for postal workers in Mississippi and across the country. The U.S…
Eligible incarcerated people may request absentee ballots Monday in MS
A new bill that takes effect next Monday will allow incarcerated Mississippians to request an absentee ballot in time for the presidential election on…
MS expands work-release program, job training to reduce recidivism
Mississippi's pilot work-release program for incarcerated individuals has been extended to three years. The program allows qualified participants to …
MS parole law renewal aims to reduce recidivism, boost economy
Advocates said continuing parole is vital for Mississippi's families, businesses and communities. Senate Bill 2448 keeps the current parole law in …
Report: Some progress, but low rankings, for MS kids' well-being
Mississippi ranks near the bottom among states for children's well-being, at 49th overall in the new Kids Count Data Book from the Annie E. Casey …
Mississippi receives $6.8 million in federal funds to clean up orphaned wells
New federal funding will help bolster Mississippi's efforts to track down, clean up and tackle pollution from orphaned oil and gas wells. The …
Prison-to-College Pipeline Program empowers men at Parchman
A program in Mississippi is increasing access to educational opportunities for those behind bars. The University of Mississippi's Prison-to-College …
Coastal MS child care centers get help preparing for hurricane season
The nonprofit Save the Children is working with child care centers along the Mississippi coast, with plans and tools to help them reopen or resume …
Working to create connections, age-friendly communities in MS
May is Older Americans Month, a time to recognize Mississippians over 50 and their contributions, and reaffirm commitments to serving older adults in …
'Second look' laws gain traction, but MS sticks to elderly parole
"Second look" laws to help reduce prison time are gaining traction across the country but Mississippi is not following suit. A new report examinee …
First Amendment rights to mass protest under attack in MS and beyond
In a blow to free speech and the right to assemble, the U.S. Supreme Court recently declined to hear a case involving the rights of protest …
Push continues to restore voting rights for formerly incarcerated in MS
Voting-rights advocates continue their push to restore these rights for formerly incarcerated Mississippians after lawmakers failed to act. House …