As legal racetracks close across Mississippi, some racers are turning to city streets — a trend drawing both safety concerns and debate about access to controlled racing environments.
RJ Tanner lives on a quiet farm in George County — far from major hospitals or technology hubs — but he’s one of the first people in the world to receive a Neuralink brain-computer interface.
The Vancleave Live Oak Choctaw Tribe, based in Jackson County, is working to preserve and revive its language, ceremonies and cultural identity — despite lacking recognition from both state and federal governments.
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Two new state laws are raising concerns across Mississippi, particularly in communities where support systems for unhoused people are already strained.
One year after 4-month-old Denilson Elligson died during a medical crisis while the Mississippi Department of Child Protective Services tried to find him, a Harrison County committee is pushing for a new law and stronger community partnerships they hope could prevent similar tragedies.
More than 50,000 licensed beauty professionals across Mississippi are in regulatory limbo.
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What Is True?
Cut through the noise with fact-checked reporting from the Roy Howard Community Journalism Center. We investigate rumors, viral claims and misinformation affecting southeast Mississippi — so you can stay informed with confidence.
Confused about Mississippi voting laws? From voter ID rules to party switching in primaries, our “What Is True?” team breaks down nine common claims — and what the law actually says.
A viral post claims Long Beach’s tap water contains dangerously high levels of chlorine. But official reports show chlorine levels remain well within safety limits.
Think you can trap raccoons whenever they show up? Not in Mississippi. State law sets strict limits on when, where and how raccoons can be trapped.
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