1865: Gen. Sherman order gave freed slaves 40 acres

Jonathan Logan Family Foundation awards $500,000 to Deep South Today to support investigative and justice reporting

With support of a $500,000 grant from the Jonathan Logan Family Foundation, Mississippi Today will address a critical gap in how courts are covered. Instead of focusing narrowly on proceedings, journalists will cover the broader systems and consequences that shape people’s lives.

At 200 years, Mississippi College becomes Mississippi Christian University 

For alumni of Mississippi College, the name change to Mississippi Christian University represents the school honoring its heritage and strengthening students' connection to their faith. 

Your home is an investment — How to create generational wealth

A Q&A with Melissa Winston, Chase Home Lending Manager for the Greater South Region For most Americans, owning a home has long been considered a cornerstone to building and preserving generational wealth. A home purchase often symbolizes more than just securing a place to live – homeownership can help anchor families, support long-term financial stability and fuel […]

Mississippi tried redistricting in 2001 special session. The majority party fumbled

Redistricting special sessions are not new in Mississippi. In a 2001 redistricting special session, Democrats held the power but did not deliver the results that national Democrats wanted.

Happy Father's Day, and here's to one Ace of a dad

Rick Cleveland writes that his dad, Ace Cleveland, died 31 years ago but he still thinks about him every day.