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Efforts Continue to Restore Mississippi City Cemetery

Rosainys Almonte | September 24, 2025

Volunteers will continue cleaning Mississippi City Cemetery on Sept. 26, restoring the burial ground to preserve its history and serve the Gulfport community. Unmarked headstones and overgrown grass have...

In September 2021, Mississippi eliminated the driving portion of the license test.

Mississippi Driving Test Requirements Raises Concerns

Gabrielle Cox | September 24, 2025

The state of Mississippi doesn’t require applicants to take a road test to receive their license, leaving some people fearful of the drivers they share the road with. In September 2021, Mississippi...

Mississippi Struggles With Growing Brain Drain

Gabrielle Cox | September 17, 2025

Mississippi’s economy is being impacted by a significant amount of “brain drain,” with college graduates leaving the state to pursue better opportunities. Brain drain is the immigration of college-educated...

Mississippi Limits Sale of Unauthorized Vapes

Gabrielle Cox | September 10, 2025

Mississippi has restricted the sale of disposable vapes, e-liquids and refillable vapes that aren’t authorized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, a move that could affect availability for both...

Florida Vaccine Move Sparks Debate in Mississippi

Zaria Gordon | September 10, 2025

Florida became the first state in the nation to remove school vaccination mandates on Sept. 4, a decision that has raised concern and questions from parents and educators nationwide. Dr. Joseph Ladapo,...

Mississippi Teacher Shortage Worries USM Education Majors

Charmarion Daniels | September 10, 2025

Students enrolled in education programs at the University of Southern Mississippi are raising concerns about the state’s ongoing teacher shortage as they enter classrooms this semester. Dr. Thomas Lipscomb,...

Mississippi Law Could Impact LGBTQ+ on College Campuses

Rosainys Almonte | September 10, 2025

Mississippi lawmakers this year banned diversity, equity, and inclusion programs across state institutions, calling them “divisive” and “progressive.” The law prohibits certain resources and...

Mississippi Ranks High in Adult Obesity

Gabrielle Cox | August 27, 2025

Mississippi’s adult obesity rate ranks among the highest in the nation, with more than 40 percent of adults classified as obese, according to the Mississippi State Department of Health. The state is...

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Amended Bill Provides Legal Immunity for Reporting Sexual Abuse

Kaelyn Fox-Thomas, Multimedia Journalist | March 12, 2025

An amended Mississippi bill aims to provide legal protection for individuals who report sexual abuse on behalf of others, even in cases where they may be seeking medical assistance for themselves or someone...

Mississippi Bill for Public Funds in Private Schools Stalls

Mississippi Bill for Public Funds in Private Schools Stalls

Kaelyn Fox-Thomas, Multimedia Journalist | March 12, 2025

Mississippi Bill for Public Funds in Private Schools Stalls By Kaelyn Fox-Thomas A bill that would allow some Mississippi parents to use taxpayer money for private school tuition has stalled in the state...

President Joe Biden faces towards the end of a street after giving a speech in Rolling Fork, Mississippi on March 31, 2023.

President Biden Offers Support to Mississippi

April 3, 2023

As the sun rises on the razed city of Rolling Fork, Mississippi, the destruction left from the March 24 EF4 wedge tornado that leveled buildings, threw vehicles and killed thirteen residents comes to light....

“Never Been Afraid”: An Interview with Raylawni Branch

JaTerrica Wilson, SM2 Staff | February 25, 2023

Raylawni Branch, born in 1941, is one of the first Black students to enroll at The University of Southern Mississippi. Branch is a professional nursing educator as well as a US Air Force Reserve officer. Out...

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