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State leaders are sounding the alarm over constant power outages in north Mississippi stemming from what is believed to be a lack of leadership within the Holly Springs Utility Department (HSUD). An issue that has plagued residents for roughly five years and was further exacerbated by the infamous ice storm...

During the civil rights era, Black teachers were valued members of the community and often taught generations of family members.

"I plan to go to college for four years and come out with little to no college debt," Bucks scholarship winner Zion Owusu-Yeboa, who also won a Louvenia Johnson Scholarship at the Black Excellence Awards, said.

Former Mayor Ivy Taylor has her portrait unveiled at City Council chambers as she prepares to take a new job at the University of North Carolina.

Six private liberal arts schools in MS share insight on their own challenges they face amid struggles of regional schools such as Birmingham-Southern.

As the pursuit of higher education continues to shape the aspirations of countless individuals across the United States, understanding the financial landscape of college tuition becomes increasingly...

At least 18 four-year HBCUs lack permanent leaders. Experts say presidential turnover harms relationships with donors and alumni and undermines continuity. Last week the presidents of two historically Black institutions announced their departures: Robin Capehart at Bluefield State University and Rick Gallot at Grambling State University. Their exits mean that now at least 18 four-year HBCUs lack a permanent leader.

Leslie Williams was a renaissance kind of guy. He was an entrepreneur who owned a restaurant, barber shop, sold insurance, a Realtor, and was one of only three black landowners

The statewide event brought in JCPS students, as well as, high schoolers from Lexington, Owensboro, and more.

Tennessee state Rep. Justin Pearson will campaign with Mississippi Democrats this week in DeSoto County ahead of the Nov. 7 election.