1863: Civil War Draft Riots begin in Manhattan

UM wants $2M for gambling research amid debate on online sports betting

Despite the growing prevalence of gambling addiction and the longstanding power of the state’s casino industry, Mississippi is one of only nine states with no public funding specifically designated for problem gambling services.

Mississippi’s history of racism is a talking point as investigation unfolds in the mysterious death of Nolan Xavier Wells

The death of Nolan Wells has evoked a painful history in Mississippi, where deaths of Black people haven't always been investigated with the same rigor as white victims.

Las detenciones de ICE interrumpen vidas y negocios en Oxford

Tras una oleada de detenciones en Oxford y sus alrededores durante las dos primeras semanas de junio, comunidades de inmigrantes se enfrentaron a una falta de información por parte de las autoridades mientras lidiaban con las emergencias y las afectaciones en las vidas, las familias y los negocios provocadas por los arrestos.

Jackson bus drivers go on strike after latest contract impasse between union and MV Transportation

This is the second time in two years that the Jackson’s public transportation workers have gone on strike. Workers walked off the job for 14 days in September 2024.

Mississippi is getting hotter. Experts say it’s hurting moms and babies

Exposure to extreme heat can be harmful to pregnant women and the babies they are developing. The danger is acute in Mississippi, which typically has long, hot and muggy summers and a high rate of people who might not be able to afford air conditioning.