1868: Newly enfranchised Black men vote

Mississippi businesses have the power to slow the brain drain, new study shows

Policies such as paid leave, childcare assistance, flexible scheduling and health-related benefits could increase employee retention and productivity and put millions more dollars into Mississippi's economy, a new study says.

Monitoring and curbing West Nile virus takes more than a mosquito truck

Experts recommend conducting local surveillance and reducing mosquito breeding grounds to reduce cases of the West Nile virus in Mississippi.

After state Supreme Court disbars him, former Hinds DA Jody Owens says his work isn’t over

Former HInds DA Jody Owens pleaded guilty last month, two weeks before he was to go on trial in a federal bribery case.

Some Jackson council members 'still not convinced' city has a budget deficit

On paper, Jackson has a deficit. But some city council members say that doesn’t mean the city is facing a shortfall, arguing the city's spending remains under control.

Mississippi landowners prepare as FERC pipeline decision nears

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission expects to release its decision on construction of a natural gas pipeline stretching across the full width of Mississippi.