Mississippi
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
'Dead Zone' persists as defendants await indictment without legal representation
By Caleb Bedillion for The Marshall Project.Broadcast version by Danielle Smith for Mississippi News Connection reporting for the Marshall Project-Pub…
MS ranks low among states for long-term care services, supports
A new report finds Mississippi could be doing a lot more to better serve the people in the state who need long-term care. AARP's Long-Term Care …
Prison Book Program fosters literacy behind bars in Mississippi
A Mississippi-based organization is providing free books to incarcerated individuals to promote literacy and pave the way for prison reform. Prison …
Report cites disparities in crime and policing
The lifetime likelihood of imprisonment for Black men has changed significantly from one generation to the next, according to The Sentencing …
MS second-chance job fairs connect formerly incarcerated with employers
Finding a job after prison can be tough, but a program in Mississippi is helping formerly incarcerated people get back on their feet. The …
Report: Racial disparities remain high in MS incarceration rates
Black people continue to be locked up at disproportionate rates in Mississippi, according to the latest data. The report from the Prison Policy …
Report: MS ranks last among states for health of women, children
Mississippi received the lowest ranking of the 50 states for the overall health of women and children in the new America's Health Rankings report by t…
Adoption partnership aims to boost 'forever families' in Mississippi
More than 1,100 children are in foster care in Mississippi, and an adoption partnership aims to increase the number of them who find "forever …
Mississippian voters under 45 to change state politics
The youngest Mississippians voters could end up shifting the political landscape of the state in the not-too-distant future. Research from the …
'Activate Mississippi' aims to boost voter engagement, education
Ahead of the Nov. 7 general election, an advocacy group aims to expand voter education and engagement throughout Mississippi. The Magnolia State has …
Firsthand experience informs MS 'Rethinking Reentry' conference
In Mississippi, people face many barriers to restarting their lives after prison. Today's Rethinking Reentry Conference focuses on helping them …
Mississippians urged to register to vote ahead of Nov. 7 general election
Ahead of the general election on November 7, there is an urgent push for voter education in the Magnolia State. In 2020, more than 1.9 million …