Bryant tried to distance himself from the scandal, which reached newspapers across the country. However, Bryant later pledged to never issue pardons and spoke of the Legislature restricting future governors' pardon powers. Bryant's inauguration day…

July 29, 2020 CLARKSDALE -- Five years ago, New York native Nicole Moore graduated from college in Atlanta, packed her bags and moved to the Mississippi Delta to teach. The Teach For America member was…

Jarquita Brown (communications and development coordinator) said that Harlem Nights was a celebration of black culture in America. It inspired the award ceremony. It was inspired by the 1920s Harlem Renaissance. She said that it…

The federal agency will examine conditions at Mississippi State Penitentiary in Parchman, South Mississippi Correctional Institution, Leakesville, Central Mississippi Correctional Facility, Pearl, and Wilkinson County Correctional Facility. The Justice Department released a statement Wednesday saying…

Families First for Mississippi's newly-opened State Street Center, managed by the non-profit Mississippi Community Education Center promises to lift families from poverty. According to state expenditures, Human Services has given the nonprofit $53 million since…

Jackson-McCray was certified the winner of Nov. 5 elections by 14 votes. However, Republican incumbent Ashley Henley challenged this election outcome and asked the House to either overturn the results or hold a new election.…

U.S. Judge Daniel Jordan III dismissed the federal lawsuit filed in August. It sought to increase early voting opportunities during COVID-19's pandemic. Watson, who oversees state elections, was named as a defendant in this suit.…

Espy is running a statewide election like no Mississippi Democrat before. Mississippi Democrats, at least those who had a chance of winning, ran from national Democrats in the past. Espy isn't. Espy is running against…