Jackson State-USM football a history lesson

We who were there won't forget the first meeting of the two teams on October 31, 1987, almost 31 years ago. Brett Favre was just 18 years old and was the USM quarterback. W.C. Gorden…

JPS whittles down superintendent candidates

Nonprofit Mississippi News: The Jackson Public Schools District has narrowed down the list of candidates for its next leader. Members of the public will be able to meet them this week. The district announced Monday…

Lawmakers get good revenue news ahead of budget…

Friday's state economist raised the revenue projections for Fiscal year 2019 by $55 million. This gave lawmakers an unexpected cushion this weekend as they worked behind closed doors in conference panels to finalize next years's…

Lt Gov Reeves will push for more school…

JACKSON -- Lieutenant Governor. JACKSON -- Lt. Gov. It is not a secret that many public schools in the state lack the necessary skills to produce students who are proficient in science, math, and reading.…