Born in Knoxville, Tenn. on November 5, 1938, to W.E. and Katherine Plunkett, Barbara graduated from Tupelo High School and ...

In addition to the laundry list of local projects, lawmakers also sent $30 million to state agencies, $40 million to community colleges, and $75.1 million to public universities and IHL. See what’s in ...

The City of Jackson is set to receive more than 26 million dollars in state-funded projects that will improve streets, parks, ...

Lawmakers also took steps to address chronic absenteeism, requiring school districts to adopt locally developed student attendance policies and increasing school attendance officer pay, among other ...

Mississippi Public Broadcasting is hoping people looking for  expert appraisals of their treasures will bring them to MPB’s ...

Nancy Ponder Brand died peacefully on March 28, 2026. She joyfully entered the loving arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus ...

For decades, Mississippi child care advocates have exposed the broken system that parents of young children have struggled to ...

Editor's Note: This story appeared in the Fall 2022 edition of Leflore Illustrated. It is being republished on our website ...

For fifty years Pentagon planners, whose job it is to analyze risk and threats around the globe, have concluded year after ...

The River Hills Open returns to River Hills Club this week, showcasing elite professional women’s tennis while reintroducing ...

Mayor John Horhn and the City of Jackson today expressed disappointment following the Mississippi Legislature’s passage of ...

Local news coverage is critical for a strong and vibrant community. Unfortunately, local publications are dying because of ...