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Hundreds of Calls for Help: What 911 Logs Reveal About the Local Jail

From assaults to suicide attempts, emergency calls can be a sign of problems that jails can’t handle on their own.

Analysis • 06.25.2026

Public Records Power Accountability in Mississippi — if We Can Get Them

Sunshine Week highlights the power of public records and the growing barriers that limit transparency and weaken public oversight.

Analysis • 03.12.2026

How Inhumane Prison and Jail Conditions Prompt Calls for Federal Takeovers

Some state and local lockups are facing federal intervention due to problems ranging from filthy cells to violent abuse.

Closing Argument • 12.14.2024

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