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.

Mississippi has a long, complex history. The area now known as the Magnolia State spent time under French, British and Spanish rule before becoming a U.S. territory in 1798. Did you know the oldest ...

Jackson, MS, isn’t just a destination for world-class museums, food, and festivals — though all certainly play a role in the city’s appeal. What makes this Southern capital special is a sense of ...

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Officials with the Mississippi Department of Archives and History (MDAH) announced that the gun used in the 1955 murder of 14-year-old Emmett Till had been acquired 70 years ...