District by District: How Students ScoredJACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The Mississippi Department of Education has released the share of students in each school district that met or exceeded grade-level expectations for new tests in algebra I and English II.
School Advocates, Lawmakers to Clash Over MAEP Formula?As the dust continues to settle on the failed education-funding Initiative 42, new battle lines appear to be forming over the formula Mississippi uses to fund public schools.
Anne MacMasterAnne MacMaster, associate professor of English at Millsaps College, recently received the school's 2015 Humanities Teacher Award.
Mississippi State v Missouri To Take Place on National StageLed by prolific quarterback Dak Prescott, the Bulldogs could give Missouri (4-4, 1-4 Southeastern Conference) its biggest test of the season. Mississippi State is averaging 35.1 points and has topped 42 each week with victory margins of 28, 25 and …
GOP Leaders Hint at Revamp of Education FundingJACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Republican legislative leaders said Wednesday they want to change Mississippi's education funding formula to try to push more money into classrooms and less into administrative expenses.
Conerly Trophy Hopefuls, Part TwoAbout a quarter of the college football season is left, and most teams are down to their final few games as this week's prepare to kickoff.
The SlateDrew Brees threw seven touchdowns against the Giants on Sunday, Nov. 1, but it was kicker Kai Forbath who propelled the Saints to a win with a 50-yard field goal. The win puts New Orleans at .500 with a 4-4 …
A Family TraditionWhile New Orleans may be nearly three hours away, it's easy to find Cajun dishes reminiscent of the ones you'd find in the Crescent City at Drago's Seafood Restaurant in Jackson.
First Comes LoveLakeisha Marie Stewart (then Lakeisha Marie Alexander) wanted a wedding that would be completely her own.
Don’t ShaveNo Shave November began in 2004 as a way to raise awareness for cancer—since many people with the disease often lose their hair— and men's health issues.
As the dust continues to settle on the failed education-funding Initiative 42, new battle lines appear to be forming over the formula Mississippi uses to fund public schools.
Anne MacMaster, associate professor of English at Millsaps College, recently received the school's 2015 Humanities Teacher Award.
Led by prolific quarterback Dak Prescott, the Bulldogs could give Missouri (4-4, 1-4 Southeastern Conference) its biggest test of the season. Mississippi State is averaging 35.1 points and has topped 42 each week with victory margins of 28, 25 and …
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Republican legislative leaders said Wednesday they want to change Mississippi's education funding formula to try to push more money into classrooms and less into administrative expenses.
About a quarter of the college football season is left, and most teams are down to their final few games as this week's prepare to kickoff.
Best of Jackson voting is divided into two stages—a nominations ballot and a final ballot!
While New Orleans may be nearly three hours away, it's easy to find Cajun dishes reminiscent of the ones you'd find in the Crescent City at Drago's Seafood Restaurant in Jackson.
Lakeisha Marie Stewart (then Lakeisha Marie Alexander) wanted a wedding that would be completely her own.
No Shave November began in 2004 as a way to raise awareness for cancer—since many people with the disease often lose their hair— and men's health issues.
Victoria Walker has been doing manicures, pedicures, shellac, acrylic and other nail services in the Fondren Village Shopping Center for more than 10 years.
The Nail Bar, which is the brainchild of co-owners Cathy Campbell and Melissa Harrison, recently celebrated its second year of operation on Oct. 8 of this year.