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With Plan to Widen and Dam Pearl River Nearly Set, Fears Over Effectiveness and Downstream Impacts Persist
The latest Jackson flood-control proposal calls for widening the Pearl River near the capital city and potentially building a dam along the waterway. But some local residents worry it won’t solve flooding issues, and others worry about the potential downstream impacts.
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Thousands of Mississippians Decry ‘Jim Crow 2.0’ at Jackson Rally Against Redistricting
Thousands of Mississippians gathered in Jackson to protest against redistricting schemes to weaken Black voting power on the heels of the U.S. Supreme Court ruling that unraveled a key part of the Voting Rights Act.
Culture
Person of the Day | Michelle Williams: Cycling Enthusiast Promotes Mountain Biking for All Young Mississippians
In 2023, Michelle Williams co-founded the Mississippi league of the National Interscholastic Cycling Association, a nonprofit working to increase youth participation in mountain biking. The league has grown significantly since its founding, encompassing 10 teams from North Mississippi to the Gulf Coast.
Voices
Publisher’s Note | MFP Journalism Interrogates Systems Toward Real Change
Tami Jones writes about how the Mississippi Free Press practices journalism through systemic reporting, asking not just what happened but why it happened.
Award-Winning MFP JournaLism
Mississippi Free Press Awards Roll: 108 Honors for MFP Team, 8 for YMP, Since 2020
As of July 25, 2025, our team is up to 108 national and U.S. regional awards and finalist nods since we launched in late March 2020.
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Mississippi Governor Vows Thompson’s ‘Reign of Terror Is Over,’ But Cancels Redistricting Plans
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves vowed that U.S. House Rep. Bennie Thompson’s “reign of terror” will be over “soon,” referring to the state’s only Black member…
Free Reproductive and Sexual Healthcare Products Available at Jackson Clinic on Friday
Mississippians can receive free sexual and reproductive healthcare and hygiene items, including tampons, pads, condoms, baby formula, over-the-counter birth control, reproductive health kits and emergency…
Trump FDA Chief Is Leaving After Angering Pharma CEOs, Vaping Lobbyists and Anti-Abortion Groups
Food and Drug Administration chief Mary Makary is resigning after a rocky tenure that drew months of complaints from the health industry.
Iran War Drives Inflation to Highest Level Since May 2023
U.S. consumer prices climbed sharply again last month to a three-year high as the 10-week war with Iran pushed energy prices higher.