For Hattiesburg barber Bonnie Holloway, the process marks a sign of progress after two years of uncertainty following the state’s merger of its cosmetology and barbering boards.
At the Jackson rally, some demonstrators connected the current redistricting debate to Mississippi’s history of voter suppression and the long struggle for Black civil rights.
As warmer weather brings more motorcycles onto Mississippi roads, state officials and riders are urging drivers to stay alert during a season when motorcycle crashes tend to increase.
One potential area for improvement is adult-focused treatment. While there are resources in the state for both children and adults with autism, Williams said adults have far less support.
In Pearl River, Jackson, Forrest, George and Stone counties, local officials said the money will support projects including emergency facilities and infrastructure upgrades.
This is the first school year under the revised system, which raised the district cutoff for an A by 15 points. State reporting says the 2025-26 grades will be released in fall 2026 and will set a new baseline for future comparisons.
