Twenty-five years ago this week, Jim Barksdale gave the state of Mississippi $100 million for a reading program. The historic gift paid off in a major way, improving reading scores and signaling the importance of investing in an integrated public schools system.

On Sunday, the Two Mississippi Museums held a film screening of “Always a Winner: Roy Curry, A Quarterback Ahead of His Time.”

Twenty-five years ago this week, Jim Barksdale and his late wife Sally gifted the state of Mississippi $100 million to create a program aimed at boosting public school reading. Here's the behind-the-scenes story on the return on investment,

The City Council in Jackson, Mississippi has rejected a resolution calling for the city's mayor to take a leave of absence following an indictment on federal bribery charges.

Even if you didn't see snow, the Arctic air blast from the polar vortex is still here. See how to get ready for the cold. When will Mississippi get warm?

Several Mississippi schools and universities have canceled classes Tuesday ahead of the forecasted winter snowstorm.

Cities across South Mississippi wanted Bass Pro Shops to locate there, but the company chose to build its outdoor superstore in new development.

Snowfall totals might have broken some county-level records in Mississippi this week. Current reports to NWS are unofficial, but here's what we know.

Mississippi authorities captured a man wanted in multiple states after he allegedly bought livestock and agricultural equipment with fraudulent checks.

The University of Southern Mississippi and Mississippi College's accelerated law degree program will help students in more ways than one, alum says.

BOTTOM LINE: Jackson State takes on Florida A&M after Daeshun Ruffin scored 37 points in Jackson State’s 86-81 victory over the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats. The Tigers have gone 3-0 at home. Jackson State is fourth in the SWAC with 10.0 offensive rebounds per game led by Shannon Grant averaging 2.3.