The oldest city in Mississippi was founded in 1716. That makes it older than the founding of the United States of America.

After being ambushed by a rival group, Prince Abdul Rahman Ibrahima went from being a Muslim prince and colonel in his father’s army to being enslaved in Mississippi. Ibrahima spent 40 years enslaved ...

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 ...

“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 ...

An 1800s Black church is one of the few buildings left in a once-busy River port, but flooding and a lack of money leave it ...

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 ...

As the presidential race heats up toward Election Day, we're taking a look at how Mississippi has voted in the past.Historically, Mississippi votes for the Republican candidate in a presidential ...

One of Mississippi’s most famous attractions, Vicksburg National Military Park explores the role the city and state played ...

Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott donated $42 million to Alcorn State University, the largest single gift in the school's ...