Mississippi school-choice battle begins: House unveils omnibus plan. Senate wants teacher raise, opposes vouchers

Photos: Severely cute costumes spotted during annual Halloween fair in Jackson neighborhood

Creatures of all shapes and sizes and icons from the past, present and future put aside their differences to gather under an overcast sky for the Belhaven Boo, the Jackson's neighborhood’s annual Halloween fair Saturday.

Federal officials investigate arson at Senatobia Police Department

Authorities say an arson damaged the Senatobia Police Department building early Saturday. The department has drawn protests after an officer shot and killed 1-year-old Kohen Wiley in June. The U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and local agencies are investigating the fire.

Hundreds march from Biloxi to Ocean Springs, calling for justice for Nolan Wells

A march for justice for Nolan Wells took place Sunday on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, drawing protesters from the area as well as from New Orleans, Atlanta, Chicago and other places.

Some Republicans try to make transgender issues the focus of this midterm election

Fearmongering about transgender people this midterm election cycle should not be surprising. It is a tactic as old as the country for politicians to use fear of minorities to further their own electoral goals.

Where have the whip-poor-wills gone?

The population of eastern whip-poor-wills, nocturnal birds in the nightjar family that can be spotted the Mississippi River Basin between April and September, has sharply declined.