On a Monday afternoon, a mother arrived at Bettie’s ABC Advanced Child Care Center with paperwork in hand, hoping to enroll her child. Instead, she was added to a growing waitlist — a familiar outcome for many families in the area.
After a busy morning, more than 20 cars stretched down Main Street in Poplarville as over 300 people waited for their monthly grocery pickup from Jacob’s Well Recovery Center.
Mikel Franks has spent years watching storefronts open and close in Leakesville, a small city where steady jobs are hard to come by and economic growth always seems just out of reach.
For small towns like Leakesville, keeping water flowing isn’t just about convenience — it’s about survival. Many of the city’s water lines date back to the 1970s, and while officials have worked to replace aging infrastructure, the costs add up quickly.
Each year, the small unincorporated community of Knobtown, Mississippi—home to fewer than 400 residents—welcomes thousands of visitors for its annual Black History Parade. Now in its 29th year, the parade has grown into a cherished tradition, bringing families together from across the country to celebrate Black history, unity, and resilience.
Mississippi lawmakers are advancing House Bill 855 to help police departments across the state retain officers by offering financial incentives. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Jeffrey Harness, D-McComb, would provide a one-time, $600 stipend to certified law enforcement officers who have worked at least one year at their agency.
Mississippi’s education system faces a critical teacher shortage, particularly in rural areas like Greene County, where school leaders struggle to recruit and retain experienced educators.
Leakesville
Leakesville Mayor David West said the city’s top priority for the 2025 legislative session is securing $1.6 million to improve basic infrastructure, including roads and drainage. Of that,...
Medicaid expansion has been a contentious issue across the United States, especially under the Affordable Care Act, and in southern states like Mississippi. While some argue it increases access to health care for low-income individuals, others, including Republican Gov. Tate Reeves and Brown, raise concerns about its long-term economic sustainability, effects on state budgets, and potential impacts on the health care system.
