The Friendship Oak has watched over the Gulf Coast since the late 1400s. It has seen storms, weddings, students, and ...

Mississippi has a long, complex history. Three countries ruled the region before it became part of the United States. The state has deep ties with Native American tribes, and there are some towns that ...

Mississippi is a state steeped in history, with a rich cultural heritage that spans centuries. From the Civil War to the Civil Rights Movement, Mississippi has played a pivotal role in shaping the ...

STARKVILLE, Miss.—As students return to classrooms this fall, a new textbook revised by a Mississippi State veteran educator sheds new light on the Magnolia State’s history. Kenneth Anthony (Photo by ...

5 TO 10 MPH, BECOMING NORTH AFTER MIDNIGHT. .SATURDAY...SUNNY. FEBRUARY IS BLACK HISTORY MONTH - A TIME TO REFLECT ON THE PEOPLE AND INSTITUTIONS THAT HELPED SHAPE MISSISSIPPI AND THIS COUNTRY. IT'S ...

The weapon used to kill Black teenager Emmett Till in one of the most notorious lynchings that helped ignite the civil rights movement is now on display at a museum in the Deep South. Emmett was just ...

See why 2 Mississippi cities stand out among Southern downtowns. World Atlas names 10 cities for a great trip. Get a taste of ...