On this day in 1909, esteemed choreographer Katherine Dunham, the “Mother of Black Dance”, was born in Joliet, Illinois.
Pete Buttigieg and Bennie Thompson unveil $20 million investment in Jackson roadway
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg comes to Jackson for groundbreaking of $20 million renovation of Medgar Evers Boulevard.
On this day in 1964
On this day in 1964, Klansmen killed civil rights workers James Chaney, Andrew Goodman and Michael Schwerner near Philadelphia, Mississippi.
IHL board rubber-stamps Delta State program cuts
The Institutions of Higher Learning Board of Trustees approved the deletion of 21 degree programs at Delta State University.
Mississippi Today to host community listening sessions across the Delta
Members of the Mississippi Today newsroom will be in Clarksdale, Greenwood and Greenville conducting community listening sessions in June.
On this day in 1960
On this day in 1960, Harry Belafonte became the first Black American to win an Emmy Award.
The day Willie Mays made two boys from Hattiesburg feel like a million bucks
Sports columnist Rick Cleveland recalls a remarkable trip when Willie Mays made two boys from Hattiesburg feel like a million bucks.
Podcast: A U.S. Open to remember.
The Clevelands discuss an eventful U.S. Open, where Bryson DeChambeau came out on top, as well as the SEC-dominated College World Series and more.
On this day in 1865
On this day in 1865, all those enslaved in Texas learned, two years after the Emancipation Proclamation, that they were free.
Commissioner won’t create state insurance exchange unless Gov. Reeves approves
State-based exchanges typically offer lower-cost policies and the state could save millions in payments to the federal government.
Rory McIlroy reminds us: ‘If you wish to hide your character, do not play golf’
Australian Bruce Crampton surely would be a prime contender for the dubious title of greatest golfer to never have won one of the sport’s major championships. He won 45 professional tournaments around the world, including 14 on the PGA Tour. Crampton twice won the Vardon Trophy for the lowest scoring average on the tour. He […]
Dolph’s Nail Salon & Spa is a dream born from heartbreak
Brandon respiratory therapist Mary Moss fulfills creative calling at Dolph’s Nail Salon & Spa.