Mississippi rare disease task force comes as families travel out of state for care

Morgan Gill and Bibhas Pantha • May 4, 2026

For families dealing with rare diseases, those decisions can mean leaving Mississippi for appointments.

Diamondhead nears launch of city police force

Kristen Kaylor and Nischit Sharma • May 4, 2026

Creating a city police department has always been part of the long-term plan, but it was not financially viable when Diamondhead first incorporated.

Mississippi senators seek easier birth certificate access under new voter law

Gaven Wallace • May 4, 2026

The senators have discussed ways to make birth certificates free or expedited for low-income Mississippians who may need them to provide citizenship. 

Lucedale to end water fluoridation May 15 after years below target

JC Roberts, Whitney Argenbright and Gerome Webster • April 27, 2026

The state requires Lucedale to either restore fluoride to optimal levels or formally discontinue fluoridation so the public record reflects the system's current status.

Lucedale plans mountain bike park on 60-acre site

Justin Glowacki, Jakira Hunt and McKenna Klamm • April 27, 2026

Organizers expect the first phase of trail development to be ready by summer 2026, with expansion planned for 2027 and full completion in 2028.

Mississippi pilot offers tuition in opioid recovery

Gaven Wallace • April 27, 2026

The program will be available only to Mississippians recovering from opioid addiction during the pilot phase.

Leakesville, Biloxi use America250 grants to highlight local history

Morgan Gill and Bibhas Pantha • April 27, 2026

More than 90 Mississippi communities received grants through the America250 Mississippi Grants Program.

Mississippi schools brace for new ratings under tougher standards

Morgan Gill, Bibhas Pantha and Whitney Argenbright • April 21, 2026

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. 

Biloxi free health clinic faces rising costs, fights to stay open

Justin Glowacki, Jakira Hunt and McKenna Klamm • April 21, 2026

Clinic leaders said a rent increase tied to federal funding cuts is forcing the nonprofit to raise new money so it can keep seeing patients. 

Records show years of damage at Hanshaw Bridge

Justin Glowacki, Jakira Hunt and McKenna Klamm • April 13, 2026

Inspectors consistently found “advanced section loss” in timber piles supporting the bridge, largely tied to marine borer damage and decay.

Greene County leaders work to revive chamber support

Kristen Kaylor and Nischit Sharma • April 13, 2026

Leaders involved in the effort said that support could include workforce development, networking, promotion and other practical resources for business owners. 

Museum reopening restores Perry County history

JC Roberts, Nischit Sharma and Gerome Webster • April 10, 2026

In recent years, society members have worked to track down and recover those items, encouraging residents and families to return pieces of the county's past.