By: Shaunicy Muhammad, Mississippi Free Press As the sounds of heavy machinery crashing into the building behind him vibrated across the air, City of Jackson Planning and Development Director Jhai Keeton shared his excitement. “It’s great to hear the...
By: Susan Marquez, Magnolia Tribune Witnessing a sparkling carpet of fireflies in your backyard can be a magical experience. But imagine seeing them all flashing at once—in a symphony of light. Synchronous species of fireflies are very special, and they...
By: Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune During a special called meeting held Wednesday afternoon, the Board of Trustees for the Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning accepted the resignation of Jackson State University President Marcus Thompson....
A building on the campus of Natchez College will soon house historic documents, artifacts, and memorabilia of one of its famous students and authors who played a significant role in the Civil Rights Movement in the 1960s. The Women’s Auxiliary building – the...
The next adoption and foster care class hosted by Zacchaeus’ Tree Adoption Ministry will be on Wednesday, May 7th, 2025, at Crossgates Church from 6:05-7:00p in room 207. The keynote speaker for this class will be the Fisher Family. The Fisher family will...
Retired Archeologist and Local Historian, Mr. Smokye Joe Frank to discuss the history of the locomotive, “The Mississippi,” built in England in 1834 at the May 27, 2025 meeting of the Natchez Historical Society. Mr. Frank’s presentation will...
