Posted in Mississippi Farms & Wildlife, Nature by Jessica Wick Everyone knows Mississippi is a nature lover’s paradise. But it seems like our top natural wonders and best-known state parks tend to steal the spotlight. If you’re looking for a more...
by Geoff Pender, Mississippi Today March 14, 2023 A group organized by Black Voters Matter on Tuesday called on Mississippi lawmakers to kill House Bill 1020 and other measures they see as a “hostile takeover” of Jackson by state leaders. “This is...
by Molly Minta and Debbie Skipper, Mississippi Today March 14, 2023 Nearly two weeks after being put on administrative leave, Thomas Hudson has resigned as president of Jackson State University. According to a Tuesday news release from the Institutions of Higher...
Posted in Mississippi Events, Festivals March 02, 2023 by Jackie Ann Nestled snuggly along the Yazoo River, Belzoni is a tiny town with a big claim to fame. The town earned the title of “Catfish Capital of the World” in 1976, a badge they’ve worn proudly ever since....
The Mississippi State Fire Academy (MSFA) will host the Ribbon Cutting at 11:30am, March 15, 2023, for our new Fire Station and Dormitory building on campus. The Lobby will be dedicated to Senator Dean Kirby, District 30, in appreciation for his diligent support and...
by Mississippi Today, Mississippi Today March 13, 2023 Angie Thomas, Jesmyn Ward, Kiese Laymon, Rick Bragg and other noted authors will speak at the first Banned Books Festival in the state on March 25 at Millsaps College in Jackson. The Mississippi Center for...
