- Mississippi Free Press

A parade of high school students goes down the road, cheerleaders leading a jeep and then others holding signs. Two boys stand up through the top of the jeep.

Hattiesburg School for Neurodiverse Learners Offers Individualized K-12 Education

by Torsheta Jackson May 11, 2026May 12, 2026

Innova Preparatory School in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, offers specialized K-12 education for neurodiverse students, with each child receiving an individualized education plan to meet their needs and goals.

The exterior of the Hattiesburg Public School District administrative offices, with a person walking near the entrance.

News

Mississippi Schools Set New Goals for Attendance, Student Support

by Ashlyn Joyner, Gerome Webster and RHCJC News April 21, 2026April 21, 2026

A man stands in front of the colorful wall mural he painted

Artist in Residence | Gavin Bird: Muralist Adorns Longleaf Trace With Hattiesburg’s Nocturnal Wildlife

by Haley Shepherd April 8, 2026April 8, 2026

A woman in a black tank top and pink skirt sits on a bench beside a large tree

Person of the Day | Mary-Margaret Duggan: Theater Becomes Safehaven for Hattiesburg Student Overcoming Dyslexia

by Rosainys Almonte April 3, 2026April 6, 2026

A bridge over the interstate is lined with protestors holding signs that read 'HONK!' 'NO KINGS' 'RESIST'

News

Thousands Protest Trump, ICE and the Iran War at No Kings Rallies in Mississippi and Across the Nation

by Ashton Pittman, Mark Vancleave, Steve Karnowski, Todd Richmond, John Hanna and Associated Press March 30, 2026March 30, 2026

An illustration of an orange van parked in front of two houses, and a person moving boxes out of the van

Editor’s Note | For Many Mississippians, One Mistake Can Be Financially Crippling

by Nate Schumann March 20, 2026March 20, 2026

The front of a wooden building at the Hattiesburg Zoo is visible near the parking area.

Hattiesburg Zoo Expansion Promises New Experiences

by Ashlyn Joyner, Nischit Sharma and RHCJC News February 5, 2026February 5, 2026

A woman stands outside of a shop holding a cup of coffee aloft

Hattiesburg Social-Work Student Leads Effort to Feed 68 Families After SNAP Cuts

by Gaven Wallace January 20, 2026January 20, 2026

Torsheta Jackson standing on stage speaking to a packed audience

Editor’s Note | Teach Young Journalists to Ask Better Questions and Report with Depth, Empathy

by Torsheta Jackson November 21, 2025November 21, 2025