Activists look ahead to what could be the 'last anniversary' for Roe
On both sides of the abortion debate, activists say this could be the last anniversary before Roe v. Wade is overturned or significantly rolled back.
Mississippi
Why many Americans continue to struggle despite trillions of dollars in pandemic aid
The government provided Americans with a vital financial lifeline during the pandemic, including through the Child Tax Credit. The help improved lives – but for many it still wasn't enough.
Volunteers are growing oyster gardens to help restore reefs
There are more than 1,000 oyster gardens in the coastal waters of Maryland, Virginia, Mississippi and Alabama as volunteers try to restore a keystone of coastal ecosystems.
The Supreme Court Sets A Date For Arguments In Case That Could Challenge Roe V. Wade
On Dec. 1, the court will hear arguments in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization. The Mississippi case tests whether all state laws that ban pre-viability abortions are unconstitutional.
This Teen's Community Rallied As She Fought COVID. But Many Still Shun The Vaccine
Allie Henderson's friends, extended family, church and the community prayed for the popular young athlete and then celebrated her recovery. So why won't they follow her plea and get vaccinated?
A Lifeline For The Unemployed Is About To End In Half Of U.S. Here's What's At Stake
Republican governors are moving to end $300-a-week pandemic payments for the unemployed in a controversial effort to push people back to work. Four states are set to end them this week.
Like 'Peanut Brittle': Mississippi Water Crisis Highlights Infrastructure Problems
The water outages in Jackson, Miss., began Feb. 15 as a winter storm swept across the state. An untold number of residents are still without clean water weeks later.
After 6 Trials, Prosecutors Drop Charges Against Curtis Flowers
Flowers spent 23 years behind bars for a 1996 quadruple killing at a Mississippi furniture store. Prosecutors said Friday that there were no credible witnesses available for a seventh trial.
Magnolias, Beer Cans and Football: Mississippi Is Designing A New State Flag
The state was the last one to include the Confederate battle emblem on its flag. Reuben Anderson, chair of the redesign commission, discusses the proposals and what the change means for Mississippi.
As Cases Rise Fast, Mississippi Governor Mandates Masks And Delays Start Of School
Gov. Tate Reeves announced on Tuesday that masks will be mandatory statewide for two weeks, and school districts in eight hard-hit counties must delay their in-person reopening until August 17.