1965: Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party challenges all-white congressional delegation

Canton schools switch to new free meal program because it makes more financial sense

Canton public schools switched to a separate provision of federal school meals program that provides more funding if enough parents fill out forms to prove economic need.

What young Kamario Taylor gives Mississippi State is a fighting chance

Mississippi State quarterback Kamario Taylor has started only two college games, but coaches and pundits say his skill level and his potential could boost the Bulldogs.

In Hazlehurst public schools, students with disabilities lose out on required help

Hazlehurst special education staff, parents of students with disabilities and advocates say the school district has been denying students services required under federal law. They have filed complaints with the Mississippi Department of Education and district leaders.

Professor explains the importance of unwritten rules that create our social norms

Unwritten rules or social norms keep us all in line but also can promote harmful actions, like prejudice, discrimination, unhealthy traditions, wasteful customs and harmful silence.

Jackson Free Clinic logs a record number of patient visits

After federal health care subsidies that made health insurance more affordable for many Mississippians expired, the Jackson Free Clinic received more calls from people who could not afford their health insurance premiums.