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Missouri, Mississippi lawmakers attempting to block pro-abortion initiatives

Feb 1, 2024

By Jonah McKeown

Republican lawmakers in Mississippi and Missouri are attempting to mitigate proposed pro-abortion initiatives in favor of the strong pro-life laws... Read more

Mississippi launched its new "MAMA" app on the eve of the 51st March for Life.

Mississippi’s new ‘MAMA’ app connects moms with the help they need

Jan 19, 2024

By Kate Quiñones

Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch announced the launch of the Mississippi Access to Maternal Assistance (MAMA) app on Tuesday. Read more

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Kentucky and Mississippi governor’s races end with Democratic, Republican victories

Nov 8, 2023

By Daniel Payne

The gubernatorial races in Kentucky and Mississippi on Tuesday ended with two incumbent victories, one Democratic and the other Republican. Read more

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Election 2023: Even in Southern states, abortion is a top issue

Nov 3, 2023

By Daniel Payne

In both Kentucky and Mississippi’s gubernatorial races, big money is being spent by pro-abortion factions in traditionally Republican strongholds. Read more

A patient sees her growing baby during an ultrasound conducted at a check-up.

Mississippi to implement new pro-family measures after governor signs bills

Apr 20, 2023

By Jonah McKeown

Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves this week signed into law several pieces of pro-life and pro-family legislation.  Read more

Damage from a series of powerful storms and at least one tornado is seen on March 25, 2023 in Rolling Fork, Mississippi. At least 26 people have reportedly been killed with dozens more injured following devastating storms across western Mississippi and Alabama on the night of March 24, 2023.

Pope Francis, Mississippi bishop offer prayers for victims of deadly tornado

Mar 26, 2023

By Shannon Mullen

The powerful twister on March 24 killed at least 26 people in Mississippi and Alabama. Read more

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Mississippi passes law to protect minors from transgender procedures

Mar 2, 2023

By Tyler Arnold

Gov. Tate Reeves signed legislation that prohibits gender transition procedures to anyone under the age of 18. Read more

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More than 75 briefs filed supporting Mississippi’s 15-week abortion ban at Supreme Court   

Aug 3, 2021

By Kate Scanlon

More than 75 amicus briefs have been filed at the Supreme Court supporting Mississippi’s ban on most elective abortions after... Read more

Ultrasound scan of 15 week-old baby

Pro-life group says new poll demonstrates support for 15-week abortion ban

Jun 7, 2021

A national pro-life group says that its new poll of likely voters demonstrates support for a 15-week abortion ban. Read more

Supreme Court will consider Mississippi's 15-week abortion ban

May 17, 2021

The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to consider a case involving a state 15-week abortion ban. Read more

The March for Life in Washington, D.C., Jan. 19, 2018.

City repeals law limiting pro-life outreach at Mississippi’s sole abortion clinic

Nov 18, 2020

A law that curtailed pro-life outreach at the last abortion clinic in Mississippi has been repealed by the city of... Read more

US Supreme Court in Washington.

Mississippi abortion decision due as Amy Coney Barrett joins Supreme Court

Oct 27, 2020

As new Justice Amy Coney Barrett takes her seat at the Supreme Court, one of the first decisions on her... Read more

Mississippi state capitol, Jackson.

Mississippi bishops denounce racism in 4th of July letter

Jul 7, 2020

Bishop Louis Kihnemann of Biloxi and Bishop Joseph Kopacz of Jackson issued an unequivocal call for all Catholics to reject... Read more

Mississippi state capitol, Jackson.

Mississippi bans abortion on sex, race, genetic disability

Jul 2, 2020

Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves signed the Life Equality Act into law on Wednesday, July 1, banning abortion based on sex,... Read more

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Pro-life laws advance in Iowa, Mississippi, Tennessee

Jun 25, 2020

Three state legislatures have passed new restrictions on abortion: a heartbeat-based abortion ban in Tennessee; a 24-hour waiting period on... Read more

First Pentecostal Church of Holly Springs.

Church fighting Mississippi coronavirus restriction was burned down

May 22, 2020

Authorities are investigating the burning of a Mississippi church as a potential arson. The fire comes less than a month... Read more

Pro-life prayer outside an abortion clinic.

Mississippi pro-lifers file suit against abortion clinic protest restrictions

Oct 16, 2019

Pro-life advocates in Jackson, Mississippi have filed a lawsuit against a new city ordinance that would restrict protesters’ ability to... Read more

Federal appeals court considering Mississippi's 15-week abortion ban

Oct 7, 2019

A federal appeals court is considering a Mississippi law ban most abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy. The law was... Read more

Could Mississippi expand its abortion ban?

Feb 6, 2018

An abortion ban is up for debate in Mississippi, where the House of Representatives has passed a bill that would... Read more

Jackson Women's Health Organization is the only abortion clinic in Mississippi.

Mississippi abortion ruling raises questions of women's health

Aug 1, 2014

By Hillary Mast

A federal appeals court has drawn criticism for blocking a 2012 Mississippi law requiring abortion doctors to have admitting privileges... Read more