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Jailed for Their Own Safety, 14 Mississippians Died Awaiting Mental Health Treatment

Local officials often say they have no choice but to jail people awaiting treatment for mental illness and substance abuse even if they’re not charged with a crime. But some people have died in the system that's supposed to protect them.

Mississippi Says Jails Where People Await Psychiatric Treatment Must Meet Safety Standards. Just One Does. — ProPublica

In a state that jailed more than 800 people in need of psychiatric care in a single year, an effort to improve jail conditions fell short.

Mississippi Jailed More than 800 People Awaiting Psychiatric Treatment in a Year

State, local elections offer good news for democracy - Louisiana Illuminator

The big news out of Tuesday’s elections was wins for Democrats and for reproductive rights in Ohio, Virginia, Kentucky and Pennsylvania.

Gov. Tate Reeves Defeats Brandon Presley to Secure Final Term as Governor