Statewide News
Mississippi Medicaid spent a tiny fraction of its budget on gender-affirming care before lawmakers banned it
by Molly Minta and Kate Royals, Mississippi Today April 11, 2023 The Mississippi Division of Medicaid spent months working to determine how much it paid in claims associated with gender identity...
PREPARE NOW FOR SPRING FLOOD SEASON
It's that time of year when increased rain chances also means increased flood risk. Mississippians should consider flood insurance now, before they need it. "At last check, there were about 57,000...
MEMA Enters Temporary Lodging Shelter Agreement with American Red Cross
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency is entering into an agreement with the American Red Cross to assist in temporarily lodging displaced residents from the March 24, 2023, deadly...
Public schools are getting an additional $100 million this year. Here’s what that means.
by Julia James, Mississippi Today April 10, 2023 After a push this session to fully fund public schools, districts will receive $100 million outside of the regular school funding formula because...
The winners of the ballot initiative demise? Chris McDaniel and abortion rights supporters
by Bobby Harrison, Mississippi Today April 9, 2023 Conservative state Sen. Chris McDaniel of Ellisville and those who support abortion rights are two winners from Senate Accountability, Efficiency,...
Mississippi Today wins University of Mississippi’s Silver Em Award
by Mississippi Today, Mississippi Today April 5, 2023 Mississippi Today has won the University of Mississippi School of Journalism and New Media’s prestigious Silver Em award. This year marks the...