Money.com ranks William Carey University No. 1 in Mississippi

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Mississippi’s Superstar and American Idol winner Jamal Roberts to headline fundraiser for Alcorn State University ...

By Othor Cain, Guest Writer, Robinson On the evening of September 19, the Jackson Convention Center will echo with soul, pride, and purpose as Season 23 American Idol winner Jamal Roberts takes the stage to give back to the state that helped shape his …

Maps: Industry Surrounds Residents of Pascagoula, Mississippi’s Largest Port

You won’t find this anywhere else. Get exclusive stories that look at context and solutions to systemic issues for Mississippi and the nation with these FREE daily newsletters. It’s been over 40 years since Ray Stevens sang about “that sleepy little town …

Mississippi law designed to protect children online allowed to take effect amid legal battle

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A state law meant to add online guardrails to protect your children is now in effect. One Starkville family says it will keep fighting for continued protections. We first introduced you to Brian Montgomery in the spring of 2023. …

3 men who went missing while fishing and swimming in Mississippi River found dead

Fundraiser to support family of man who drowned in Mississippi River over the weekend

ROCHESTER, Minn. (KTTC) – Fundraising efforts are underway to support the family of the 56-year-old Rochester man who drowned in the Mississippi River Saturday. There’s an online fundraiser for the adult children of Ron Highet. It states Highet died while …

Tech group asks Supreme Court to block Mississippi law on age verification for social media

Technology trade group NetChoice is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to stop Mississippi from enforcing a law that requires age verification for users of social media. The group filed an emergency application Monday, days after the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of …

Mississippi students returning with revised history textbooks

Students in Mississippi are set to return to classes this fall, but there’s something new for those heading to middle and high school. Kenneth Anthony, a Mississippi state veteran educator and co-author of the most recent Mississippi history textbook, has …

New Mississippi history textbook adopted for middle and high school students

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WLBT) - A new history textbook, revised by a Mississippi State University educator, will land on the desks of middle school and high school students across the state this fall. “Mississippi: Our History, Our Home” is the most recent …

Mississippi students take precautions against heat, injuries in practice

In times of extreme heat people are always encouraged to be safe when outdoors. And it’s especially become a priority as schools and sports season is about to begin. The precautions consist of staying safe from head injuries, as well as heat-related …