For years, pet owners and cattle producers in this small Mississippi town have relied on at-home remedies and long-shot emergency calls.
In a rural corner of Mississippi, where more than 5,000 residents struggle with food insecurity and nearly three-quarters of public-school students live in poverty, a small group of women is stepping up to fill the gap — one Easter basket, book and life skill lesson at a time.
Pete Taggard never expected skateboarding to save his life. But when a doctor warned that Type 2 Diabetes was threatening his health, he returned to something he hadn’t done since his teenage years: skating.
For John, a 19-year-old from rural Mississippi, getting medication to prevent HIV came with more than just a prescription — it came with fear.
For Stephanie Rodriguez, Mississippi offers safety, affordability and a quieter lifestyle, but for Gunnar Hamm, it was a place he couldn’t wait to leave. Their stories reflect the growing divide in how young adults view life in the Magnolia State — and what’s driving many to look elsewhere for opportunity.
With funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law set to expire in 2026, Mississippi airports are rushing to lock in federal dollars before time runs out. The funding, which began flowing in 2022, offers airports across the country the chance to tackle long-delayed improvements.
Despite what some say, roundabouts do make roads safer. Our “What Is True?” team dug into the data — and the claim that they offer no safety benefit? False. Here's why.
True and troubling: Mississippi teachers earn the South’s lowest pay — and costly family health insurance cuts even deeper into their checks.
Misleading numbers and a false narrative: Our “What Is True?” team fact-checked two viral claims about homelessness in Hattiesburg.