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

Eloise Lanier Dean Cumbaa was born in Greenville, Miss., in 1929 to Charles Otho Dean and Geraldine Rousseau Dean of Leland.

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

Ballet Mississippi recently hosted Ballet and Blues 2026, the organization’s premier annual fundraising event, at The Plant ...

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

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

Senate Appropriations chairman Briggs Hopson said there is a “general agreement” between House and Senate conferees on many of the bills. It remains to be seen what comes of education funding, teacher ...

The Jackson/Hinds Library System (JHLS) proudly extends its sincere gratitude to Farber Specialty Vehicles for the production and delivery of its highly anticipated new bookmobile. This exciting ...

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

Lawmakers also look to provide funding for income verification contracts to help keep SNAP error rates low as higher rates ...

Lawmakers agreed to a 16% increase in state funding for the social welfare healthcare program. The Division of Medicaid had ...

The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is investigating an officer-involved shooting involving the U.S. Marshal Service that occurred Monday morning at a residence on Mill Street.