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Opinion | Russ Latino •

May 24, 2026

Memorial Day: A tale of two Mississippi soldiers

Van Barfoot and Charles Milam landed on the same beachhead during World War II. Barfoot became a war hero. Milam died, buried in a foreign grave as an unknown soldier. Memorial Day is for the Milams.

Faith | Matt Friedeman •

May 24, 2026

Happy birthday, Church! A day to celebrate

Take some time to celebrate today for, filled with the Spirit, our best days are yet to come!

News | Jeremy Pittari •

May 22, 2026

Bipartisan federal legislation filed to address student loans for those seeking nursing degrees

"Mississippi needs more nurses, not fewer. We should be making it easier, not harder for students to pursue advanced nursing degrees," State Senator Nicole Boyd said of the proposed federal legislation.

News | Jeremy Pittari •

May 22, 2026

Nearly 76% of third graders pass literacy assessment on first try, down from prior year

In other business, the State Board of Education was told that the Mississippi Department of Education is working with districts regarding the expiring hold harmless period under the new funding formula. They are also seeking clarification on the additional pay raise for special education teachers.

Opinion | Kelley Williams •

May 22, 2026

Hoist on your own petard

A developer is asking the Public Service Commission to bless a plant that does not exist, financed by people not named, to power tenants not signed. It could put Entergy in a bind.

News | Frank Corder •

May 22, 2026

Memorial Day travelers hit with highest prices at the pump in 4 years

The lowest gas prices in the U.S. are in Mississippi and Indiana. The Magnolia State's average gas price has jumped $1.34 since last year, per AAA.

2024 presidential debate

News | Steve Peoples, Associated Press •

May 22, 2026

Facing intense internal pressure, DNC releases postelection autopsy that criticizes Kamala Harris

The 192-page report, which was concluded last December and authored by Democratic consultant Paul Rivera, calls for Democrats to focus on Middle America and the South.

News | Daniel Tyson •

May 22, 2026

Mississippi state parks celebrating America 250 with fireworks, music and more

“We have seven parks where we are doing big events,” State Parks Director Andre Hollis told the Mississippi Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks Commission. See where you can celebrate, Mississippi outdoors style.