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CBS News correspondent DeMarco Morgan and former U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Mike Espy will speak …
Chokwe Antar Lumumba at a campaign event
Photo courtesy Maisie Crow
Mississippi ranked fifth in WalletHub's study of most gambling addicted states, due to the widespread …
Robbie Fisher Trip Burns/File Photo
The Mississippi Supreme Court says a lower court judge acted correctly last year when the …
Photo courtesy Ernest E. Slaughter, Sr.
A national group that supports raising the minimum wage, increasing public-school funding and reforming policing …
The move comes as the Revenue Department continues to consider a rule requiring large retailers …
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President Donald Trump said he has told the leaders of Mexico and Canada that he …
The House Democratic Caucus chairman, Rep. David Baria of Bay St. Louis, says Wednesday that …
Patty Patterson, 54, is running for the open Ward 5 city council seat in 2017. …
Lee A. Bernard Jr. (pictured), 66, is running for the open Ward city council seat …
Mary McClendon, 59, is running for the Ward 4 city council seat in 2017. Photo …
Shabaka K. Harrison (pictured), 28, is running for the open Ward 6 city council seat …
LaDarion Ammons, 25, is running for the open Ward 7 Jackson City Council seat. Photo …
Jonathan Cottrell is a candidate for the Ward 6 council seat. Photo courtesy Jonathan Cottrell
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Bishop Ronnie Crudup Sr. is his son’s strongest supporter and backer. Trip Burns/File Photo
Ronnie Crudup Jr. is proud of helping young people paint a pool on Terry Road. …
The Crudup family, seated from left: Robin, 5; wife Andrea; David, 3; Nya, 9. Ronnie …
Ronnie Crudup Jr. focuses heavily on the need to help end poverty cycles.
Observing the people who are currently running for mayor in the city I love—with bias—I …
While the state's inmate population was decreasing this time last summer at prisons such as …
Representatives pushing the “One Lake” project, which will flood parts of the Pearl River and …
Russ Latino, the Mississippi director for the right-leaning Americans for Prosperity, publicly supports loosening the …
Chokwe Antar Lumumba Photo courtesy Trip Burns/File Photo
Jackson City Council President Tyrone Hendrix took the brunt of the ire from residents of …
Chokwe Antar Lumumba's strong national presence will bring recognition and resources from outside Jackson to …
LaDarion Ammons, 25, is running for the open Ward 7 Jackson City Council seat.
Trump has signed more executive orders in his first 100 days than any president since …
Jonathon Cottrell is a candidate for the Ward 6 council seat.
Ward 2 Councilman Melvin V. Priester Jr. is running for re-election in the 2017 municipal …
Another of Trump's executive orders faces opposition from a Federal judge. (Flickr/Gage Skidmore)
Republican Gov. Phil Bryant is calling Mississippi legislators into special session starting June 5.
Director Maisie Crow’s film “Jackson” explores reproductive health in the state of Mississippi. Photo courtesy …
(Left to right) Cyle Barnes, Damien Bone, Sam Williams and Cain Barnes of The Weeks …
Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann told reporters that he is disappointed, so far, in what …
Social Hour will feature a special "bite-size menu" that has appetizers such as pesto-chicken sandwiches …
Yohance Myles (left) of Ridgeland is in the current Fox drama "Shots Fired" and the …
Mississippi is the last state with a flag that includes the Confederate battle emblem — …
Mississippi has the fifth highest rate of chlamydia in the country, with more than 17,000 …
MSU school officials say the U.S. Department of Homeland Security selected Mississippi as the new …
Photo courtesy Ole Miss Athletics
Mississippi Attorney General Jim Hood is part of a group of 19 attorneys general telling …
Ronnie Crudup Jr. (left), Sidney Gladney (center) and Robert Graham (right) discussed the role of …
Attorney Chokwe Antar Lumumba, 33, and Corinthian Sanders, 24, were the two youngest candidates at …
More Mississippi inmates would soon be eligible for parole under a bill that both Republicans …
Robert Luckett is an associate professor of history at Jackson State University and the director …
Pamela D.C. Junior is the former director of the Smith Robertson Museum and Cultural Center …
The "DINOS" exhibit, which runs through July 2 at the Jackson Zoo, features dinosaurs such …
The board members Thursday said they felt state Superintendent Carey Wright was cutting them out …
State Supreme Court justices on Thursday publicly reprimanded Adams County Justice Court Judge Charles L. …
WLBT anchor Maggie Wade moderated a panel of Mississippians who work with immigrant communities about …
Mississippi's eight public universities are raising tuition by an average of 6.6 percent next fall, …
Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann says Wednesday that his office has updated the Y'all Business …
Josh Crump educates Jackson Free Press staffers on wine from Fondren Cellars.
Staffers at the Jackson Free Press listen as Josh Crump from Fondren Cellars educates them …
These are the wines that staffers at the Jackson Free Press tried at the 2017 …
Fox News Channel's parent company fired Bill O'Reilly on Wednesday following an investigation into harassment …
New York native DJ Shiftee performs April 22 at Kemistry Sports Bar & Hookah Lounge. …
Photo courtesy Zilpha Young
This cross-section shows the layers of the garden and the flow of water and nutrients. …
Fondren Cellars General Manager Josh Crump helped facilitate the Jackson Free Press’ 2017 wine tasting.
Sugar Ray’s has everything from candy such as DOTS and Junior Mints to truffles, chocolate-covered …
Truffles at Sugar Ray's
Gov. Bryant has utterly failed to shed a positive light on the state. Instead, he …
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"Your heartbeat is enough. When the world gets loud, and you can't hear yourself think, …
A female Ringed Sawback turtle suns herself along the edge of the Pearl River, right …
Will Selman, a biology professor at Millsaps College, studies the Ringed Sawback turtle, which can …
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Kenytta Brown of Lanier High School (left), Shakira Porter of Wingfield High School (middle) and …
Mississippi Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney is distributing about 300 smoke alarms in an effort to …
Canning line at Lucky Town Brewery
New York City-based singer Rachel Arky plays Maddalena in the Mississippi Opera production of “Rigoletto,” …
With summer nearing, it is important to get kids enrolled in summer camps or programs. …
Seven of 16 mayoral candidates, were present at the Youth Mayor Forum. From left: Brian …
A Youth Media Project media panel asked mayoral candidates at Provine High School questions that …
Lauren Rhoades, a Denver native and owner of Sweet & Sauer, is hosting a grand …
Photo courtesy Ollie Harper
Rep. Gregg Harper, a Republican representing Starkville, says he prefers town halls conducted by phone. …
New Orleans Pelicans logo Photo courtesy Flickr
Jim Hill High School sophomore Maisie Brown, 15, is moderating the Youth Mayoral Forum on …
After the legislative session ended in late March, House Speaker Philip Gunn of Clinton said …
Photo courtesy Millsaps Media Relations
Gov. Phil Bryant signed a bill requiring all vehicle passengers to wear a seatbelt as …
Photo courtesy George Bey
Mississippi's Supreme Court says the state doesn't have to publicly disclose details of how it …
Republican U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker said in Jackson Tuesday that he supports President Donald Trump's …
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Russia, led by President Vladimir Putin (pictured), vetoed a Western-backed U.N. resolution Wednesday that would …
Cecil McCrory, a businessman who bribed Mississippi's former prisons chief, will only have to pay …
Photo courtesy Flickr/Pommiebastards
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The "One Lake Project" proposes to clear-cut more than 1,000 acres of an eight-mile stretch …
Computerized testing as a method to administer the Third Grade Gate presents a bigger question …
Pay close attention to what you're hearing and reading from lawmakers and pundits who are …
The most important thing our next mayor needs is positive vision. The capital city could …
In schools across Mississippi, teachers are focusing more on teaching basic reading skills in early …
In this 2014 photo, literacy coach Kristen Wells works with students at Emmalee Isable Elementary …
Students used over $8.9 million in state financial aid at the University of Mississippi last …
Yarber says he plans to build more alliances to help Jackson’s young people in his …
Despite scandals and accusations, Yarber is much more relaxed during his run for re-election than …
Mayor Yarber says his relationship with wife Rosalind (center) and his family is stronger than …
Mayor Tony Yarber is a former city councilman who often knocks head with the Jackson …
Sen. Roger Wicker of Mississippi is praising fellow Republicans for blocking Democrats' ability to filibuster …
New Stage Theatre will perform the Christopher Durang play, “Vanya and Sonia and Masha and …
(Left to right) Matthew Zarba, Derrick Freeman and Julian Gosin of A Tribe Called Quest …
Photo courtesy Vernon Hartley Sr.
Computer commons at the Eudora Welty Library
Eudora Welty Library staff members sit in the new Technology Learning Lab, which will be …
When the Westin Jackson hotel (pictured) opens in August 2017, it will be bringing a …
Photo courtesy UMMC
Garrad Lee a panelist for the "I am not you Negro" panel discussion during the …
Reagan Harvey moderates the "I am not you Negro" panel discussion during the Crossroads Film …
Dr. Leslie McLemore a panelist for the "I am not you Negro" panel discussion during …
"I Am Not Your Negro" panelists Leslie McLemore (left) and Garrad Lee (center), and moderator …
A senior U.S. official says the United States has concluded that Russia knew in advance …
Commissioner Glenn Boyce said he is excited about the pool of candidates the IHL Board …
Mississippi-based Trustmark Corp. has completed its purchase of Alabama-based Reliance Bank for $23.7 million in …
None of the people accused of bribing former Mississippi Corrections Commissioner Christopher Epps have gone …
"HB 1523: Growing Up LGBT in Mississippi" was among Lagniappe Award winners at the 2017 …
Rep. Andy Gipson, R-Braxton, brought out four bills for the House to vote on and …
Photo courtesy Magnus Norden
Carl Reddix was indicted on six counts of bribery and one count of conspiracy to …
The bombing represents Trump's most dramatic military order since taking office and thrusts the U.S. …
Democratic U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson introduced a bill Thursday. The measure would prevent Daniela Vargas' …
Attorney General Jim Hood is photographed speaking with reporters at the Crime Victims award ceremony …
Several protests broke out after the Mississippi Legislature passed and the governor signed House Bill …
Petal native Chelsea McKinley, mother of three sons with autism, spoke at the Capitol on …
Senator Barbara Blackmon is photographed in the Senate debating a bill. This photo was taken …
Senator Brice Wiggins is photographed in the Senate debating a bill. This photo was taken …
This bridge on Old Brandon Rd shows the water on high levels after the flooding …
Wade Acuff is photographed in downtown Jackson on March 23, 2017. This photo was taken …
Photo courtesy Feld Entertainment
Devin Nunes, the chairman of the House intelligence committee, announced Thursday he is temporarily stepping …
"Forgotten Bayou" Photo courtesy Crossroads Film Festival
“The Parchman Ordeal: The Untold Story” Photo courtesy Crossroads Film Society
“Shake ’Em on Down” Photo courtesy Crossroads Film Festival
"Tinker" Photo courtesy Crossroads Film Society
“Curse of the Man Who Sees UFOs” Photo courtesy Crossroads Film Festival
“All Are Welcome Here” Photo courtesy Crossroads Film Festival
“On Time” Photo courtesy Crossroads Film Festival
“Gardening at Night” Photo courtesy Crossroads Film Society
“The Legacy of Ulysses S. Grant” Photo courtesy Crossroads Film Society
“For Your Own Safety” Photo courtesy Crossroads Film Festival
“The Five Wives & Lives of Melvyn Pfferberg” Photo courtesy Crossroads Film Festival
“A Swarm Come April” Photo courtesy Crossroads Film Festival
“Brazilian Steakhouse” Photo courtesy Crossroads Film Society
Robbie Fisher is the president of the Crossroads Film Society and a co-organizer of Mississippi …
Wilma Mosley Clopton’s documentary, “Elport Chess and the 1947 Lanier High School Bus Boycott,” will …
Actor-director Ben Matheny is an Ocean Springs native who is returning to Mississippi in May …
In the debates over budget cuts this session, lawmakers did not voluntarily share the number …
Donham's confession, far from providing a national scapegoat for the murder of Emmett Till, emphasizes …
President Donald Trump has removed chief strategist Steve Bannon from the National Security Council, reversing …
Attorney General Jim Hood said he expects the governor to call a special session so …
The Pearl River waters are expected to crest at 32.5 feet by early Thursday, April …
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Sen. Barbara Blackmon, D-Canton, questioned Sen. Brice Wiggins, R-Pascagoula, about how his bill targeting welfare …
Sen. Brice Wiggins, R-Pascagoula, faced a barrage of questions from Democratic senators about a welfare …
In a report issued Tuesday, Auditor Stacey Pickering recommended that the state Department of Education …
Though Underground 119 has been renovated, elements from the previous iteration such as the mural …
New Orleans fusion act Bill Summers & Jazalsa perform for the Township Jazz Festival on …
Midtown Public Charter School is one of three charter schools in the state and one …
Photo courtesy Latrice Rogers
Today, the Mississippi Children's Museum announced the naming of the Gertrude C. Ford Literacy Garden, …
Pearl River flooding
Pictured is downtown Capitol Street flooded in 1979 Photo courtesy U.S. Geological Survey
In the event of flooding you should always remember, Turn around don't drown. Each year, …
Mississippi Attorney General Jim Hood is among a group of nine attorneys general planning to …
Mississippi Power Co. says it needs one more month and another $99 million to finish …
Ray Mabus Photo courtesy Flickr/John F WIlliams/Office of Naval Reserves
Lady Bulldogs head coach Vic Schaefer Photo courtesy Kelly Price/MSU Athletics
U.S. District Judge Carlton Reeves halted the law before it could take effect last July …
Gov. Phil Bryant signed the 2017 proclamation declaring April "Confederate Heritage Month" on March 31. …
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