State education officials said third-graders did better on the so-called third-grade reading gate test last school year than the year before.

Gov. Tate Reeves is asking lawmakers when they convene for the 2026 regular session to provide $1 million for expanding child ...

Parklane Academy sophomore guard Carlyle Carruth entered her name into the record books when she eclipsed the 1,000-point and ...

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While most states have made public their proposals for a $50 billion federal investment into rural health care, Mississippi is keeping its plan under wraps.

Days after guards used an electric vest to shock a man in exchange for a Coke, they shared videos of him singing Happy ...

Commissioner Andy Gipson’s recent article on the urgent need to preserve Mississippi’s farmland arrives at a crucial moment ...

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Most of the ubiquitous ads for gambling end with a warning along the lines of “If you or someone you know has a gambling ...

The Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians helps area students learn about their culture through sport, dance and storytelling.

Mississippi earned an ‘F’ grade for its rate of preterm births in 2024, according to the 2025 report card from the March of ...

Mississippi football history is rich with legendary players who were lightly recruited out of high school but went on to ...