Itta Bena, Mississippi, Reflects 250 Years of America’s Complex History
A small Mississippi Delta town illustrates the evolving American story, from antebellum plantations to a Black university and a symbol of hope and progress.
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Survivors of slain civil rights activists say court rulings have eroded Voting Rights Act
Family members of people killed during the voting rights struggle say recent Supreme Court decisions and state actions have rolled back protections enacted after their loved ones’ deaths.
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Mississippi boosts waterways patrols for impaired boating over Independence Day weekend
The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks said it will join the national Operation Dry Water campaign and increase patrols and safety checkpoints on waterways during the Independence Day weekend to curb boating under the influence.
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Fourth arrest made in Jackson triple homicide that killed toddler, two women
Jackson police say Devone Modacure was arrested in Forney, Texas, on a capital murder charge in the June 27 shooting that killed two sisters and a 2-year-old.
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Americans Celebrate Fourth of July with Favorite Foods and Traditions
A local poll reveals preferences for classic Independence Day foods, including burgers, hot dogs, and patriotic desserts, as neighborhoods gear up for celebrations.
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DeSoto County residents sue, say judicial redistricting created racially divided voting process
Four DeSoto County residents filed a federal lawsuit asking a judge to dissolve a voting structure they say segregates voters after the Legislature reorganized circuit and chancery court districts.
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Essay Says Mississippi’s Progress Mirrors U.S. as Nation Nears 250th Anniversary
An essay published on Magnolia Tribune argues Mississippi’s recent gains reflect a national story of stewardship and continual improvement, while urging efforts to spread opportunity statewide.
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U.S. Soccer Edges Bosnia in World Cup Match Amid Controversy at Fondren Yard
A crowd in Jackson watched the U.S. defeat Bosnia 2-1 on a big outdoor screen, despite contentious refereeing decisions and a red card that left the U.S. down a player.
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Heat dome keeps Mississippi muggy over Fourth of July weekend
A high-pressure heat dome has left Mississippi with mid-90s temperatures and heat indices above 110 degrees, prompting schedule changes for outdoor workers and the opening of cooling centers, officials and local outlets said.
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Senatobia police deny release of incident report in toddler shooting case
Nearly three weeks after a 1-year-old boy was shot outside a Mississippi Walmart, authorities have refused to release public records related to the incident, citing an ongoing investigation.
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