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Reporting What Matters

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Mississippi beekeepers brace for winter in wake of record die off 

Samuel Hughes, Kristen Kaylor and Nischit Sharma October 20, 2025
From June 2024 through February 2025, U.S. beekeepers suffered their worst winter losses in more than a decade, with commercial operations losing an average of 62% of colonies. 

Mississippi lawmakers revisit tourism agency bill after governor’s veto 

The plan would separate Visit Mississippi —the state’s tourism division — from the Mississippi Development Authority — a move advocates say would give the multibillion-dollar industry more viability and flexibility. 

Sand in the tap: Pearl River County families push water utility accountability

Samuel Hughes, Kristen Kaylor and Nischit Sharma October 13, 2025
Rural water customers are frustrated with limited oversight of nonprofit, member-owned systems — which serve about 1.6 million Mississippians. There had been 471 rural water association complaints statewide since Jan. 1, 2024 — including 187 in the Southern District. 

Leakesville approves first tax, utility hike in six years 

For the first time in six years, Leakesville residents will see increases in both property taxes and utility rates beginning in early 2026. Town officials said the additional revenue is needed to repair aging water and sewer systems, maintain infrastructure, and prepare the town for future growth. 
Exterior view of a T.J. Maxx store with cars parked in front under a partly cloudy sky.

No, T.J. Maxx isn’t closing all stores September 2025

Walker Scott September 15, 2025
Posts on TikTok and other social media platforms claim that T.J. Maxx will close all of its stores worldwide on Sept. 23, 2025.

Mississippi considers SNAP limits, nutritionists weigh food swaps 

Mississippi families who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, could soon face limits on what foods they can buy, including soda and candy. 

Mississippi auto insurance rates begin to stabilize after years of increases 

After years of steady hikes, Mississippi auto insurance rates are showing signs of stabilizing, with more than a dozen companies approving decreases this year that could affect 80% of drivers. 

Businesses adjust to seafood labeling law taking effect July 1

Justin Glowacki, Sami Jordan and Nischit Sharma June 23, 2025
With Mississippi’s new seafood labeling law set to take effect July 1, restaurant owners and seafood sellers are trying to understand how to comply — and what could happen if they don’t. 
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