Recent attack on a synagogue that was firebombed in 1967 shows 'history repeats itself'

Journalism 'exposes the corruption of the system,' John Grisham says

John Grisham, the author of more than 50 consecutive No. 1 bestsellers including two works of nonfiction, was the keynote speaker at Mississippi Today’s 10th Anniversary Celebration.

Senate candidate Colom calls for suspending federal gas tax

Any suspension of the federal gasoline tax would require an act of Congress, and a president cannot unilaterally suspend the federal tax.

Laurene Powell Jobs and Darren Walker focus on community solutions and local journalism

Laurene Powell Jobs and Darren Walker say it's important to invest in people who are building sustainable community solutions. The philanthropists say that's why they put resources into journalism in Mississippi.

Feds announce takedown of ‘major’ drug and gun trafficking ring after string of arrests in Delta, Tupelo

Authorities say the drug and gun trafficking crackdown will continue in other parts of north Mississippi.

Dysfunction continues at Canton charter school while its fate remains unclear

Last month, an inspector noted ongoing issues at SR1 College Preparatory and STEM Academy in Canton.