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Same-sex parents in Mississippi – Mississippi Today

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3 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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Search continues for Vance Boelter, suspect in shooting of 2 Minnesota state lawmakers: What we know

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1 day ago

June 15, 2025

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www.wjtv.com – The Associated Press – 2025-06-15 08:13:00

SUMMARY: A massive search is underway for Vance Boelter, 57, who posed as a police officer and fatally shot Minnesota Democratic state lawmaker Melissa Hortman and her husband at their Brooklyn Park home. Sen. John Hoffman and his wife were also shot and wounded nearby. Authorities called the act a “politically motivated assassination.” Boelter, a former political appointee and security contractor, fled on foot after exchanging gunfire with police. His vehicle contained AK-style firearms and “No Kings” flyers. The investigation noted his writings targeted abortion rights advocates. The attacks highlight growing political violence and prompted heightened security for lawmakers nationwide.

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Iran retaliates with missile barrage after Israel strikes nuclear sites, kills top generals

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3 days ago

June 13, 2025

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www.wjtv.com – The Associated Press – 2025-06-13 13:45:00

SUMMARY: Israel launched massive airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear and military sites, targeting key facilities including Natanz and Isfahan, killing top generals and scientists to prevent Iran from developing atomic weapons. Iran retaliated with dozens of ballistic missiles and drone attacks on Israel, hitting areas near Jerusalem and Tel Aviv. The conflict escalated fears of a broader war in the region. Israel said the operation was months in planning and aimed to neutralize an imminent nuclear threat. The U.S. was informed but not involved in the strike and cautioned against targeting American interests. International calls urged de-escalation amid rising tensions.

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Events happening this weekend in Mississippi: June 13-15

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3 days ago

June 13, 2025

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www.wjtv.com – Kaitlin Howell – 2025-06-13 07:54:00

SUMMARY: This weekend (June 13-15) in Mississippi offers numerous events across regions. In Central Mississippi, enjoy free tours at the Eudora Welty House, World Snake Day in Jackson, and the Juneteenth Homecoming Weekend at Tougaloo College. Activities include concerts, art exhibits, farmers markets, family fun runs, and outdoor movies. Natchez hosts garden tours, fishing events, and farmers markets. Meanwhile, in the Pine Belt region, Hattiesburg features family splash nights, Juneteenth festivals, a golf tournament, live performances, and unique museum exhibits. Laurel offers karaoke night, while community runs, interactive concerts, and theatrical performances round out a lively weekend across the state.

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