Statewide News
Brandon Presley supports efforts to raise Mississippi’s minimum wage
by Taylor Vance, Mississippi Today October 24, 2023 Brandon Presley, the Democratic nominee for governor, said at a campaign event on Tuesday that he believes Mississippi’s minimum wage, currently...
13 HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS FROM AMR PARAMEDICS: PREVENTING INJURY IS TOP PRIORITY
Halloween should be scary and fun, not scary and dangerous. Keep trick-or-treaters safe from injury by following advice of paramedics at AMR. Remember: More youngsters are struck by cars on...
In the Mississippi Bible Belt, a family wrestles with raising trans kids in the Mormon church
by Molly Minta, Mississippi Today October 25, 2023 This article was copublished with The 19th, a nonprofit newsroom covering gender, politics, and policy. Sign up for The 19th’s newsletter here....
Mississippians can soon take free Uber rides to health department appointments
by Devna Bose, Mississippi Today October 20, 2023 Mississippians in counties with Uber services can request free rides to their county health department appointments starting next month. As the...
Despite vows of ‘debates,’ there will be only one for Mississippi governor race
by Geoff Pender, Mississippi Today October 20, 2023 Despite vowing back in September that he and challenger Brandon Presley would have gubernatorial "debates" — plural — it appears incumbent Gov....
The racist origins of runoff elections, which Mississippi may see in November governor’s race
by Bobby Harrison, Mississippi Today October 22, 2023 A lot of people are closely watching for the possibility of a runoff election between Republican incumbent Tate Reeves and Democratic challenger...