Mississippi

Patrick Stewart, ‘Star Trek’ and ‘X-Men’ Star Who Filmed in Mississippi, Dies at 86

Patrick Stewart, known for Star Trek and X-Men, died at 86. His Mississippi connections included filming Logan and narrating a Delta State planetarium show.

Mississippi Jailed More than 800 People Awaiting Psychiatric Treatment in a Year

By Isabelle Taft Mississippi Today This article was produced for ProPublica’s Local Reporting Network in partnership with Mississippi Today. Sign up for Dispatches to get stories...

Gov. Tate Reeves Defeats Brandon Presley to Secure Final Term as Governor

By Taylor Vance and Julia James Mississippi Today Republican Gov. Tate Reeves was reelected Tuesday, defeating Democratic challenger Brandon Presley in a tight race that...

Take Steps to Stop RSV’s Spread in Wake of Drug Shortage

By Annie Oeth UMMC communications With demand for a new RSV monoclonal antibody outpacing supply, experts recommend families take steps to reduce the risk of RSV...

Gov. Tate Reeves’ Top Political Donors Received $1.4B in State Contracts From His Agencies

by Julia James, Geoff Pender, Bobby Harrison, Taylor Vance and Adam Ganucheau Mississippi Today Gov. Tate Reeves’ top campaign contributors netted $1.4 billion in state contracts...

MDWFP Survey Asks What Type of Outdoor Recreation Residents Wish to See in MS

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks is encouraging Mississippians to participate in its Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan. The SCORP is a document...

New Governor’s Race Poll Shows Reeves Leading Presley by Just One Point

By Adam Ganucheau Mississippi Today Welcome to The Homestretch, a daily blog featuring the most comprehensive coverage of the 2023 Mississippi governor’s race. This page, curated by...

Listen to Your Body When Choosing Cold, Sinus Meds This Winter, UMMC Experts Say

By Danny Barrett Jr. UMMC Communications Choosing the right decongestant could be more complicated this winter in light of statements last month by a federal advisory...

Republican, Democratic Operatives on High Alert for First Governor’s Race Runoff

By Adam Ganucheau Mississippi Today Welcome to The Homestretch, a daily blog featuring the most comprehensive coverage of the 2023 Mississippi governor’s race. This page,...

CHAMP for Moms Addressing New Mothers’ Mental Health Challenges

By Annie Oeth UMMC communications Pregnancy and childbirth can trigger a spectrum of emotions, ranging from excitement and joy to sadness and anxiety.  To help mothers cope...

MDWFP Clarifies Confusion Around Deer Bag Limits for 2023/2024 Season

Due to an influx of inquiries, the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks is responding to any confusion surrounding 2023/2024 deer harvest limits.  MDWFP has not increased the bag limit on white-tailed deer in 2023.  This...