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.
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The Emmett Till Lynching Has Seen More Than its Share of Liars. Is Tim Tyson One of Them?

Editor’s note: Since 1991, Jerry Mitchell has investigated the brutal torture and killing of Emmett Till in Mississippi. In recent years, he has examined...

UMMC Chief to Remain at Helm for Another Four Years

By Devna Bose Mississippi Today Dr. LouAnn Woodward will continue to lead the University of Mississippi Medical Center, one of the state's largest employers and its...

‘Very problematic’: Medicaid Drops Another 22,000 Mississippians, Mostly for Paperwork Issues

By Devna Bose Mississippi Today The Mississippi Division of Medicaid removed another 22,000 Mississippians from its rolls in July in the second wave of disenrollments after...

Statewide Burn Ban Implemented at Mississippi State Parks, Fishing Lakes

In response to the dry weather, the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks has taken proactive measures to ensure the safety of our...

Rankin ‘Goon Squad’ of Law Officers Admit to Hindering Prosecution in Torture Case

By Nate Rosenfield, Jerry Mitchell and Brian Howey Mississippi Today Six white former law enforcement officers pleaded guilty to hindering prosecution in their torturing of two...

MDWFP Fish Hatchery Renamed After ‘Coach’ Bob Tyler

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks’ North Mississippi Fish Hatchery was recently renamed the Bob Tyler Fish Hatchery. A dedication ceremony was held...

Supreme Court Blocks Brett Favre’s Escape from Welfare Fraud Lawsuit

By Anna Wolfe Mississippi Today The Mississippi Supreme Court has denied former NFL quarterback Brett Favre’s attempts to escape a civil lawsuit over the Mississippi welfare...

Republican Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann Defeats Chris McDaniel; Will Face Democratic Newcomer in November

By Geoff Pender and Taylor Vance Mississippi Today Incumbent Republican Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann defeated state Sen. Chris McDaniel and another Republican challenger in Tuesday's GOP...

Reeves Easily Wins Primary, Makes November Battle with Democrat Brandon Presley Official

By Bobby Harrison and Taylor Vance Mississippi Today Republican Gov. Tate Reeves handily defeated two GOP primary challengers Tuesday, officially setting up what is expected to...

MDOT Relaunches Litter Campaign – Don’t Trash Mississippi

The Mississippi Department of Transportation announced the relaunch of its anti-litter campaign this fall, aimed at encouraging Mississippians to put trash where it belongs...
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