Do you know why Jackson is the state capital? The city was founded in 1821. Here's this history of how it became the seat of government in the Magnolia State.

Did you know Mississippi has the oldest public Historically Black College or University (HBCU) in the country? Several of the oldest schools in the state, including private and public options, are ...

As spring travel ideas begin to bubble up in family dinner discussions, we’re making the case for a Southern state that might ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Mississippi has a long, complex history. Three countries ruled the region before it became part of the United States. The state ...