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Same-sex parents in Mississippi – Mississippi Today

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2 years ago

June 30, 2022

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Data Dive: Same-sex parents in Mississippi

by Nigel Dent, Mississippi Today
June 30, 2022

The percentage of same-sex parents in Mississippi is higher than the nation at 25.7% in Mississippi versus 17.2% nationally, according to data from Movement Advancement Project and The Williams Institute. The U.S. Census Bureau reports that the percentage of same-sex Mississippi households — with or without children — falls below the national average of 1.5%.

View the data on same-sex parents in the U.S. below. Find the full report on LGBT people in rural America here.

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Rural states tend to have more same-sex couples raising a family than urban states, as classified by MAP using Census data. Rural states in the Southern region of the U.S. include:

Percentage of same-sex couples raising children in rural Southern states

• Alabama — 20.4%
• Arkansas — 21.2%
• Georgia — 19.6%
• Kentucky — 18.5%
• Louisiana — 19.9%
• Mississippi — 25.7%
• North Carolina — 18.5%
• Oklahoma — 20.9%
• South Carolina — 18.9%
• Tennessee — 18.1%
• Texas — 19.8%
• Virginia — 16%
• West Virginia — 17.8%

Percentage of same-sex couples raising children in urban Southern states

• Delaware — 15.6%
• Florida — 13.3%
• Maryland — 20.3%
• District of Columbia (D.C.) — 8.7%

Conversely, urban states tend to have higher percentages of same-sex households overall, according to the Census Bureau's most recent data from 2019. There are just under one million same-sex coupled households in the country: 980,276 out of 66 million total coupled households.

Total Same-Sex Coupled Households in the U.S., 2019

Married

264,691
male-male couples

303,419
female-female couples

Unmarried

197,524
male-male couples

214,642
female-female couples

Southern states that have a higher percentage of same-sex households than the country are Delaware and Florida, as well as D.C. View the data below:

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McComb PD launches app to help fight crime

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May 16, 2024

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www.wjtv.com – Byron Brown – 2024-05-16 19:35:53

SUMMARY: The McComb Police Department in Mississippi has introduced a new crime fighting tool, the McComb MS PD App, developed by Tip411. The app allows citizens to give anonymous tips directly to police via their smartphones or by text message. It aims to encourage community involvement in keeping the city safe from violent crimes like shootings and murders. The police chief emphasizes the importance of community policing and hopes that the public will use the app to help fight crime. The app has received positive feedback from some community members who see it as a valuable tool for safety.

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Hatley students host living wax museum of famous Mississippians

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May 16, 2024

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www.wcbi.com – Kaitlyn Yeatman – 2024-05-16 19:16:45

SUMMARY: Fourth graders at Hatley School in Mississippi spent nine weeks researching famous Mississippians and brought their research to life in a wax museum. The students portrayed different Mississippi natives like Jimmy Buffett, B.B. King, and Britney Spears, sharing stories of their lives and careers. The teachers behind the project hoped to inspire the children to see that hard work and dedication can lead to success, despite their Mississippi roots. The students learned valuable lessons from the project, such as perseverance and never giving up, as they embodied their chosen famous Mississippians in the spotlight. This was the first year for Hatley's Famous Mississippians Wax Museum.

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Governor signs bill banning ‘squatted vehicles’ in Mississippi

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May 16, 2024

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www.wcbi.com – Anthony Jenkins – 2024-05-16 19:11:31

SUMMARY: Beginning July 1, driving “squatted vehicles” with front fenders raised four inches or more higher than the rear fenders will be illegal on Mississippi roads. Governor Tate Reeves signed House Bill 349 into law, making it a misdemeanor to drive these modified motor vehicles. The law aims to improve road safety, as the configuration of squatted vehicles poses visibility issues and potential dangers for other drivers. Truck owners are encouraged to ensure their vehicles comply with the new regulations, with local businesses offering free assistance in measuring and adjusting vehicle height. Violators could face fines or a suspended driver's license.

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