Questions surround Beauvoir’s ‘Song of the South’ sales, screening

Walker Scott and Ame Posey • July 2, 2026

Because of longstanding criticism of the film's portrayal of race and plantation life, Disney has never released “Song of the South” on home video in the United States. 

Why estimates of Mississippi rural hospitals at risk differ

Salauddin Ahmed • June 30, 2026

The claim that “more than half” of Mississippi’s rural hospitals are at risk is supported by at least one credible methodology. However, the claim doesn't explain what “at risk” means.

Blocked or paused? Jackson leaders debate fate of AI data center

Molly Gill • June 25, 2026

Concerns center on the facility’s potential impact on city infrastructure and surrounding communities.

Moonshine misinformation misleads Mississippians on home distillery laws

Richard Cobb • June 23, 2026

The online rumor follows the April 2026 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals finding that the 158-year-old ban on home distilling is unconstitutional.

Mississippi public school enrollment drops; homeschooling gains popularity

Molly Gill • June 18, 2026

Currently, 113 districts show declines in student numbers, with some districts seeing up to a 40% decrease.

Complicated history: Why the KKK is not designated as a terrorist organization

Salauddin Ahmed • June 16, 2026

Only foreign groups, such as the Islamic State group and al-Qaida, can receive that designation through the State Department.

Recent storms bring new attention to Dixie Alley, Tornado Alley’s little sister

Molly Gill • June 11, 2026

Factors such as terrain, storm visibility and detection technology can cause fluctuations in that data.

Mississippi launches nation’s first statewide AI network

Richard Cobb • June 9, 2026

Officially launched in May, MAIN is already serving as an example for other states as they implement their own programs.

No Man’s Land: Who’s in charge of the right of way?

Walker Scott • June 4, 2026

While the city owns this area, known as a right of way, it’s possible to legally dig there with proper permits.

Above-ground shelters pass key EF5 tornado tests

Richard Cobb • June 2, 2026

Most reports show that above-ground storm shelters are extremely safe and have a high survivability rate.

Rotisserie chicken denied under SNAP benefits; why?

Matthew Martin • May 27, 2026

The U.S. Congress is debating adding rotisserie chicken to the list of approved SNAP benefit items. What else is currently denied under the program?

Keeping bamboo, the creeping garden invader, in check

Molly Gill • May 27, 2026

Bamboo can be a beautiful addition to your yard, but don't let the wrong variety take over.