The Mississippi Department of Archives and History has named Barry White as its new director. Currently the director of the ...

Mississippi is a state steeped in history, with a rich cultural heritage that spans centuries. From the Civil War to the ...

Mississippi: Perception vs. Reality, part of the Chronicle series, aired Aug. 12 on Jackson's 16 WAPT. The one-hour program magazine-style special was hosted by 16 WAPT anchor Troy Johnson and took an ...

If you are traveling to Mississippi, there is no shortage of activities to take part in during your travels. Mississippi is filled with ravishing natural beauty and museums where you can take a deeper ...

Natchez is one of those places where the past is never far away. Cotton, slavery, river... The post Natchez, Mississippi: From Hard History to Easygoing Riverfront Charm appeared first on The Daily ...

This story is part of The Confederate Reckoning, a collaborative project of USA TODAY Network newsrooms across the South to critically examine the legacy of the Confederacy and its influence on ...

“When I found this thing, I didn’t have any idea what it was. I dug that thing out and I just- it was all corroded and covered in mud, so I just stuck it in my pocket. I got home and I put it under ...

Black History Month is a time to honor the contributions and culture of Black Americans. Many museums and historic sites in Mississippi are dedicated to the Civil Rights Movement. The Mississippi ...

Lilly Endowment Inc. has awarded a $2.5 million grant to the Foundation for Mississippi History to support and promote Mississippi Department of Archives and History programs, activities, and projects ...

The Mississippi Board of Education voted to receive public comment on whether to eliminate the state U.S. history test as a high school graduation requirement. Gary Reyes TNS The Mississippi Board of ...