There is nearly $1.8 billion worth of construction and renovation projects happening on Mississippi’s eight public university ...

June 2025 brought weather in Jackson that closely mirrored the city’s long-term climate patterns, according to official data ...

John Horhn finally became mayor of Jackson Tuesday, after his fourth run for the office, more than $300,000 in campaign ...

Jackson Mayor John Horhn takes the oath of office during the mayor and council inauguration at the Jackson Convention Complex ...

Supporters of the new capital city mayor believe he can be a consensus builder, a mayor able to bring opposing sides together for the greater good of the city.

Julia Ann McNamara, age 65, died on July 5, 2025, at home in Ridgeland surrounded by her family. A Jackson native, she was ...

Mississippi’s crop of elite young golfers has become so accomplished in recent years it takes something especially special to raise this longtime observer’s eyebrows.

Journalist and author Joy Reid (left) shares a letter from former Vice President Kamala Harris with "Daddys' Daughters" ...

On his last day as mayor of Jackson, Chokwe Antar Lumumba recounted accomplishments, praised his executive team and said he has no plans to seek office again.

Mississippi House Speaker Jason White outlined on Monday a list of priorities he will aim to advance during the 2026 legislative session, a policy agenda whose viability will depend on negotiations ...

Local news coverage is critical for a strong and vibrant community. Unfortunately, local publications are dying because of monopolistic Big Tech. Over 30% of all newspapers are expected to close ...

Students from low income families actually suffer when they get state money to transfer from public to private schools. They do not do better on standardized tests than their peers who remain in ...