Essay from a fourth grade reading teacher in the Delta: While Mississippi reading gains are encouraging, “I can’t read” is still the reality for many of my students. Here’s how we can address this ...

The Biloxi High School sophomore committed suicide in her jail cell less than 24 hours after she was taken into custody.

Both state Senators say current Secretary of State Michael Watson has told them he will not be seeking the seat for a third ...

Jackson is often referred to as the “Blackest city in America,” because African Americans comprise more than 80% of its ...

Jessica Alba has reportedly retained a divorce attorney amid her separation from husband Cash Warren. A source exclusively told PEOPLE that the couple, married for 16 years, is preparing for ...

No. 15 Tennessee women's basketball is in action Thursday night, as the Lady Volunteers welcome Mississippi State to Knoxville. The Lady Vols (14-2) bounced back from their two-point loss to No ...

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PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Following Gov. Dan McKee’s State of the State address on Tuesday, R.I. Senate Minority Leader Jessica de la Cruz gave the Republican response. De la Cruz said the state of ...

Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors Jessica Simpson has announced that she will continue to put her family first in light of announcing her split from her husband ...

which touched countless families in our state, stands as a testament to his belief in the dignity of all people and the transformative power of community." Mississippi remembers Jimmy Carter ...

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Penn State All-America defensive end Abdul Carter took the field as a starter for Thursday night's College Football Playoff semifinal against Notre Dame at the Orange ...