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At some point, the Lowndes County Board of Supervisors may be tempted to erect a monument on the grounds of the Lowndes County Courthouse to honor some significant event or fallen heroes.

No state has a higher percentage of poor folks than Mississippi. And no state hates poor folks more than Mississippi, either.

Born in Philadelphia to parents with Jamaican and American heritage, Tia was raised to appreciate their different cultural roots. That can be heard on her re...

Leroy Clemons was 6 years old, living in Philadelphia, Miss., in the summer of 1964 when hell came to town.

Consider Mississippi’s rich history in the art and craft of storytelling. Certain names emerge. There are literary legends such Faulkner, Welty and Williams but also contemporary authors like John Grisham, Natasah Trethewey and Donna Tarrtt.

For some time now, Mississippi parents have struggled with stupidity. Fortunately, they have the Mississippi Legislature to protect them from their ignorance.

Check out these must-hear recordings from legendary bassist Aston "Family Man" Barrett, from his crucial work with Bob Marley to dub classics.

Bassist and bandleader with Bob Marley and the Wailers who played a key role in bringing reggae to an international audience

Timmy had two moms, and even though he grew up in the conservative 1960s, nobody freaked out about it. No one complained to the library or school boards. Nobody in Jackson tried to make laws to stop it.

In any legislature, bad laws are proposed. It is part of the process.