More than a dozen people have died in Mississippi jails waiting for mental health treatment
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In Knoxville, a new apartment owner wants to double the rent. Some renters worry they’ll become homeless.
In Tennessee, landlords can raise rents as much as they want
How Tulsa band leader Ernie Fields pushed for opportunities for Black musicians
A new book details Fields’ life as a trailblazing jazz musician
Affordable housing shortage hampers journalism recruitment
And how renters are coping with an influx of fees
HUD hasn’t inspected some subsidized properties for a decade or longer, agency data says
Renters, housing attorneys and other advocates have said HUD’s inspection program lacks oversight, putting renters’ lives at risk