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How does Mississippi’s cottage food law compare to others?
All 50 states now allow the sale of home-baked foods to the public. At least to a certain extent.
Mississippi has had a cottage food...
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Offering hope to those who need it most
A piece of chocolate and a word of encouragement.
That’s how the Buried Treasures Home began.
Nikki Benz’s obedience to the Lord led her to the...
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Supreme Court rules in favor of coach
The Supreme Court ruled that a school district in Washington was wrong to fire a football coach for quietly praying on the field after...
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Setting Mississippi teachers and families free
Leading up to the COVID-19 pandemic, Mississippi showed remarkable improvement on National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), which is known as the “Nation’s Report...
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Re-entry as a path to second chances
Re-entry provides a path to second chances and is one of the key pillars of the criminal justice system.
These types of programs give former...
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The dignity of work
Through work, we not only contribute to the community and meet personal needs, but also gain a sense of fulfillment.
No matter what view you...
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New law gives employers in Mississippi more options
A new law passed by the Mississippi legislature aims to give Mississippi employers more options when employing people on community supervision.
Data from the Mississippi...
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Shampooers don’t need 1,000 hours of training
It takes 1,000 hours of training before you can professionally shampoo hair in Mississippi.
Shampooers shampoo and rinse consumers’ hair in a beauty parlor. They...
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Arrest warrant for woman who accused Emmett Till found nearly 67 years later in courthouse basement
An unserved arrest warrant in the lynching case of...
FAQ: Abortion in Mississippi post-Roe v. Wade
Mississippi Today has compiled a list of questions in...