This was the question that Mississippi State University students were trying to answer Friday in Starkville. The "Data in Education and Workforce Training” panel focused on how the state uses wide range of data from…

The news organization, Mississippitoday.org, is a digital-only nonpartisan site that will aggressively and objectively cover state and local government affairs and community issues, as well as the state's social culture. Mississippi Today is available for…

Most people in this college football country have Auburn. In Las Vegas, Mississippi State opened as a 1-point favorite. Auburn has been favored by bettors to the point that they are now a three-point favorite.…

In March, lawmakers allocated $41 million of the check to projects in South Mississippi for fiscal year 2017. The state's $109 million remaining in settlement for the Gulf of Mexico Deepwater Horizon oil spillage of…

The ACLU accuses that the law's passage, which is reminiscent of Civil Rights litigation, effectively segregates gays and lesbians from the rest of the population. The suit claims that even though the law won't be…

In its Monday quarterly financial report, the Atlanta-based Southern Co. disclosed that the utility company expects the plant will be online by October 31. This is an increase from Sept. 30, which was the plant's…

While we won't be able to get an answer, there will be a hint when Auburn plays Starkville on Saturday. It is difficult to imagine how State can win the six required victories to qualify…

The new state law, which takes effect July 1, is supported by supporters. It protects freedom from anyone whose religious convictions prevent them from offering business or legal services for same-sex couples who want to…