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Testing, testing — students, teachers speak out and weigh the toll of...
A group of about 30 students, parents and educators met for the first time today to tackle the mammoth topic of state testing. They all share the same questions — why are students tested so much, and...
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IBC instructor was one of Bear’s boys
Our story ends at the International Ballet Competition in Jackson where our main character — Marcus Alford — instructs and trains dancers. Alford, once an accomplished dancer himself, moves with...
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These Diamond Dogs: A historical perspective
Kelly DonohoWild, celebratory scenes like this one – at the College World Series in Omaha – have become commonplace for these Mississippi State Bulldogs. You could make a strong argument that no team...
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Sherman campaign puts focus on business background
Rogelio V. Solis / Associated PressIn this May 14, 2018 photo, venture capitalist, Howard Sherman, a first-time candidate for U.S. Senate, addresses members of the Forrest County Democratic Party, in...
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Ruling OKs online tax collection, could lead to special session on...
The decision by the United State Supreme Court to allow states to require online retailers to collect sales tax (actually use tax) for them could lead to a special session of the Mississippi...
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College World Series: State’s Billingsley faces toughest task yet
Mike Strasinger / Associated PressJacob Billingsley pitches against Vanderbilt in the deciding game of the Nashville Super Regional. OMAHA – On paper, it appears a mismatch: Mississippi State...
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Marathon day preps for International Ballet Competition climax
Thursday night, final round of the 11th USA International Ballet Competition and the air is electric with onstage rivalry and dance fans’ fervor. The daunting task ahead for Ramona Pansegrau only adds...
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State’s in a familiar position, backs to wall; can the Bulldogs rebound once...
OMAHA — Well, you didn’t really believe this was going to be easy, did you? Nothing for these 2018 Mississippi State Bulldogs has been. Ever. And advancing to the College World Series championship...
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Blazing a museum-to-market trail in Jackson
This story is our weekly ‘Sip of Culture, a partnership between Mississippi Today and The ‘Sip Magazine. For more stories like this or to subscribe to The ‘Sip, visit The ‘Sip’s website. Tucked...
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‘That’s not winning’: Report sheds light on skyrocketing female imprisonment
Although they make up only 8 percent of Mississippi’s inmate population, women and girls in the state’s prisons and jails face a singular set of challenges today, a new report finds. Not least of these...
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Guest a clear favorite after convincing win in GOP runoff; Hughes proud of...
Eric J. Shelton, Mississippi TodayMichael Guest told supporters after winning Tuesday’s runoff, “This has been a great journey that has not yet concluded, but we have passed over an important milestone...
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Baria scores Democratic runoff win; Sherman declines to endorse
GULFPORT, Miss. — David Baria, a state representative and attorney from Bay St. Louis, won the Democratic runoff for U.S. Senate Tuesday night, helping Democrats avoid an embarrassing loss to a...
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Rankin County gives Guest, Republicans big boost in District 3
Eric J. Shelton, Mississippi TodaySarah Kathryn Williams, 9, holds a sign supporting Michael Guest for U.S. Congress near the intersection of Ridgewood Road and Lake Circle in Jackson Tuesday, June 26,...
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‘A right turn from stardom’: Rita B takes center stage on the comedy scene
Rita BrentComedian Rita Brent Much like how she is now, Rita Brent was a resourceful and confident 8-year-old growing up in Jackson and teaching herself how to drum. Despite having no drum set and...
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Key state Democrats helped pass 2007 law to ban abortions if Roe overturned
If President Donald Trump’s new nominee to the United States Supreme Court leads to the reversal of Roe v. Wade, an existing state law will be triggered prohibiting abortion in most instances in...
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Nearly $100 million jump in state pension costs will be issue for legislators
It will cost an additional $99.6 million to fund the Mississippi Public Employees Retirement system starting with the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2019. The PERS Board has voted to increase the...
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GOP lays out Senate race strategy: Paint Baria as a liberal, Espy as corrupt
With the primaries officially in the rear view and a Republican majority in the U.S. Senate on the line, Mississippi Republicans have begun rolling out their strategy against two formidable Democratic...
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Mayors: Fix roads and bridges with online sales tax dollars
Zachary Oren Smith, Mississippi TodayThis 2016 photo shows a bridge over the Coldwater River in Tate County that was closed by MDOT due to its high degree of decay. With the possibility of a special...
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Why Mississippi is the deadliest place to drive a car
Katie Beth WorthyWayne Atkins, who died in September 2017, and his fiancee, Katie Beth Worthy Just before 1:30 a.m. on Sept. 17, Wayne Atkins’ truck veered off a two-lane road on the outskirts of...
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Gov. Bryant appoints ex-staffer Shad White as state auditor
Mississippi Center for Public PolicyGov. Phil Bryant announced on Friday he would appoint Shad White as the state’s next state auditor. Gov. Phil Bryant on Friday announced he would appoint his former...
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