New report ranks Mississippi at or near dead last in almost every area, including health, money. But education and schools are getting better. What to know ...

Families in the Jackson Metro area can enjoy a variety of activities for the month of July that are designed to entertain and ...

In positive news, the KIDS COUNT® Data Book shows that the state has made significant gains in education improvements, jumping to 16th in the nation. It's the highest rank the state has achieved ...

In this moment of constitutional crisis, these books provide a clear picture of the highest court in the land.

Looking for a fireworks show in Mississippi? Community Fourth of July events around the state offer food, music, games and ...

Looking for an Independence Day fireworks show in Mississippi? Community events around the state offer food, fireworks and ...

After four trials, 79-year-old Richard Gerald Jordan was executed in Mississippi for the 1976 murder of Edwina Marter, a mother of two young children.

Nearly 6 in 10 third graders scored below grade level on California’s reading tests during most of the last decade.

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Mississippi’s education ranking has climbed to 16th in the nation, according to the 2025 KIDS COUNT Data Book. This is the state’s highest-ranking ever. KIDS COUNT ...

Summer reading lists are a staple in this business, often focusing on breezy fiction titles that are perfect for days spent ...

A new weeklong summer learning program called Freedom School at the African American Museum of Iowa aims to immerse middle ...