The Oklahoma Legislature is back in session for 2026, with thousands of bills up for consideration. StateImpact Oklahoma ...

The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith (UAFS) on Wednesday (Feb. 4) released more details of a $30 million plan to build ...

The recent death in childbirth of Dr. Janell Green Smith casts a grim light on the deplorable state of mortality among black ...

A 24-year-old Mississippi man accused of killing six people — including family members, a child and a church pastor — in a violent shooting rampage that unfolded across multiple rural locations Friday ...

Since 2013, Mississippi has skyrocketed on national tests, while blue states lag. What is it doing right? By Sarah Mervosh Photographs by Rory Doyle Reporting from Hazlehurst, Miss. and Jackson, Miss.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A northeast Arkansas hospital system announced Tuesday it’s continuing to expand access to a program for pregnant patients on ...

Jan 10 (Reuters) - A man has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder in the Friday night deaths of six people, including a child, in Clay County, Mississippi, law enforcement officials said ...

JACKSON, Miss. — A powerful line of thunderstorms produced at least two radar-confirmed tornadoes in Mississippi around 6:30 a.m. CT. These storms were powered by a cold front from a cross-country ...

A suspect was arrested by Jackson, Mississippi, authorities after a fire broke out at the state's largest synagogue, damaging parts of the Jewish worship space and several sacred items. The fire ...

Mississippi's Senate and House leaders agree on focusing on education but differ on specific policies. The Senate passed a bill proposing a $2,000 pay raise for teachers and other full-time educators.

Harvard economist Roland Fryer details the findings of his research into creating genuine opportunity for every child in America, regardless of background. Photo: Free to Choose Network Trust in ...

Congregants and leaders vowed to rebuild a historic Mississippi synagogue that was heavily damaged by a fire after an individual was taken into custody for what authorities said Sunday was an act of ...