This move was made just days after Child Protection Services revealed a $39million hole in its fiscal year 2018 budget. It would make CPS a sub agency of the Department of Human Services. Jess Dickinson…

Andy Gipson (R-Braxton) announced that the Mississippi Vaccine Research Group would conduct research and "reach out solutions" to this issue during a Judiciary B Committee Meeting. This follows a contentious hearing on House Bill 1505,…

USA International Ballet Competition (IBC) is a magnet for dancers who are competing for cash awards, medals, scholarships and job opportunities. It will transform Jackson's downtown arts area into an International Village for a festival…

Willie Morris, a writer, was born in Yazoo City. He studied at Oxford, England, and the University of Texas. He was never wealthy. He was a liberal Democrat. Despite their differing political backgrounds, Bush and…

The organizers stated that the event was one of many similar marches and rallies in cities around the U.S. and the globe. It aimed to empower people from diverse backgrounds to discuss a broad range…

STARKVILLE -- Vic Schaefer signaled officials to call a timeout with his team leading 71-60 by 24.6 seconds. Schaefer did not need to speak to his players. He wanted to cheer them on. A crowd…

Friday's groundbreaking ceremony for the $1.9 million lighthouse built on Waveland beach was held. Tish Williams, executive Director of Hancock Chamber of Commerce said that the lighthouse will attract people to Waveland's beaches. Waveland Mayor…

Clarke earned a bachelor's in accounting in 1978 from Mississippi State University. From 1987 to 1991, he was a member of Washington County Board of Education. Clarke was also a member the Washington County Republican…