1870: Amos T. Akerman becomes first attorney general

Will the tobacco lawsuit settlement provide lessons for current leadership?

Comparisons have been made to how Mississippi politicians have spent tobacco lawsuit settlement money and how they are now spending opioid lawsuit settlement funds.

Lawmakers vow to carry on Brown’s and Wallace’s legislative priorities

After the deaths of Reps. William “Bo” Brown and Price Wallace last month, fellow legislators plan to continue the causes each man championed, including criminal justice reform and restoring the Mississippi ballot initiative process.

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.