Honest Reporting Matters, From Welfare Scandals to Crime Stats

Brandon Presley, the Democratic candidate for Mississippi governor, sought to reframe the Mississippi welfare scandal as “Tategate” in a May 25, 2023, press release, implying Gov. Tate Reeves played a central role in the scandal.
Young Mississippi Voters Are Left Out Without Online Voter Registration

“Mississippi is among the very few states that refuses to modernize the voter registration process and adopt online voter registration,” Drs. Merivaki, Baker and Chamberlain write. “This policy is now used in 42 states and Washington, D.C., so it’s unclear where the resistance comes from.”
‘A Concert with a Concept’: Jackson Musician Andrew Dillon Leaps into New Stage’s ‘Ring of Fire’

“Ring of Fire: The Music of Johnny Cash” is a unique musical tribute to the Man in Black, featuring more than two dozen of his classic hits, with performances launching on Tuesday, May 30, and continuing through June 11.