These Mississippians convicted in the U.S. Capitol insurrection are included in President Trump's massive pardon regarding the Jan. 6, 2021, event.

Country and rock singer and “American Idol” finalist Colin Stough will headline the 2025 Mississippi Makers Fest, which is a free music, food, and arts festival sponsored by Nissan. The annual event will take place at the Two Mississippi Museums on the Entergy Plaza in downtown Jackson on Saturday,

More than a year after a state-appointed court in Jackson, Mississippi, became law and lawsuits were dismissed challenging its appointments and other powers, the Capitol Complex Improvement District Court is now in business.

The Quitman County Coroner is accused of fraud. The Mississippi State Auditor's Office said Randy Hester and his aunt Brenda Pittman submitted fraudulent invoices to Quitman County under the disguise of a fake business name for services he did not provide.

Jack's is known for its hand-breaded fried chicken and made-from-scratch biscuits to freshly made-to-order burgers, and hand-dipped milkshakes.

Twenty-five years ago this week, Jim Barksdale gave the state of Mississippi $100 million for a reading program. The historic gift paid off in a major way, improving reading scores and signaling the importance of investing in an integrated public schools system.

A new partnership between the Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Mississippi and Jackson Public Schools is aiming to reach the youth on a larger scale. “We went to the

A Mississippi singer is headlining this year's Mississippi Makers Fest. Colin Stough is from Gattman in Monroe County. He was seen in the national spotlight when he was a runner up to win American Idol in 2023. The Makers Fest is scheduled Saturday, May 10 at the Two Mississippi Museums in downtown Jackson.

Governor Reeves released the following statement today, January 29, on Mississippi’s nation-leading gains and record achievement on the 2024 National Assessment for Educational Progress (NAEP).

Thalia Mara Hall in Jackson will remain closed following an inspection Thursday by the State Fire Marshal's Office. The theater has been closed since August 2024 to replace the heating, ventilation and air-conditioning system, conduct mold remediation, and make other restorations.

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Mississippi has put some school choice in place through the years but there’s been a push and pull from advocates on whether it’s something that should be expanded. This session, House Bill 1433 is getting a lot of talk on social media and in the halls of the Capitol.