1867: Maggie Lena Walker, first Black bank president, is born

Politicians' superpower might allow them to avoid blame for rising healthcare costs

Politicians' superpower is that we, members of the voting public, often do not understand how elected officials' actions can impact issues such as healthcare costs.

Mississippi Book Festival draws thousands to Jackson to celebrate the written word

Thousands of book lovers swarmed the grounds of the Mississippi Capitol in Jackson for the 11th annual Mississippi Book Festival. The festival’s offerings ranged from the whimsical to the weighty, featuring celebrity authors and emerging writers whose work spanned many genres.

Stone County re-entry program sees growing demand and waitlist

The Stone County Correctional Facility re-entry program, called Pathway Home 5 that provides employment and re-entry training before and after release, has a waitlist as officials prepare to select the next group of participants.

Jackson police link Tasia Fortune killing to drug dispute

During a preliminary hearing, a Jackson police detective testified that Tasia Fortune, 29, was hung from a tree in west Jackson after she was killed because of a dispute over drugs.

Mississippi attendance law brings new rules for student absences

Mississippi school districts have until Nov. 1 to adopt new attendance policies required by state law.