Mississippi’s Gulf Coast is aging faster than the rest of the state, and Hancock County sits at the center of that demographic shift.
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.
Mississippi is pouring tens of millions of dollars into artificial intelligence education, promising to modernize classrooms and prepare students for tech-centered careers.
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.
Skimming at the pump is real — but are criminals really stealing your card info from 20 feet away with an RFID scanner? The “What Is True?” team investigated two viral claims about payment fraud. One holds up. The other doesn’t.
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.