Statewide News
Suicide rates found to be higher in children, adults with autism
By: Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune People with autism, and other neurodivergent diagnoses, are said to be at a higher risk for thoughts of suicide. However, professionals say the...
Governor Reeves rescinding special session call intended to redistrict state Supreme Court lines
By: Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune Governor Tate Reeves (R) is rescinding his special session call intended to redistrict state Supreme Court lines. “The plaintiffs have stipulated...
Gas prices causing Mississippians to adjust family budgets, scale down summer plans
By: Daniel Tyson, Magnolia Tribune Despite the Magnolia State having some of the lowest gas prices in the nation, Mississippians are growing increasingly frustrated at the pump as...
Mississippi Dept. of Health expanding substance use disorder treatment statewide
By: Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune The Mississippi State Department of Health is now expanding access to substance use disorder treatment statewide after success of a novel pilot...
Mississippi seeks end to federal oversight of its child welfare system
By: Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune Mississippi has filed motions in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi to end federal court oversight of the State’s child...
A Quiet, Coordinated Effort Is Tackling Child Abuse in Mississippi
By Catherine McPhate, Executive Director of Natchez Children’s Services The most important work in child protection rarely makes headlines. It happens quietly, behind closed doors, where law...