The Clarion Ledger's Jackson Metro Student of the Week feature highlights the outstanding achievements of local high school students, academic and beyond. Each week, you can vote for one winner out of ...

As the Mississippi high school baseball playoffs are in full swing, here are six dark horses for the MHSAA and MAIS baseball playoffs.

Mississippi State baseball dropped its three-game series to Florida at Dudy Noble Field. Here are three things we learned.

Follow along for the Clarion Ledger's live score updates. April 19: 7:30 p.m. Mississippi State baseball vs Florida will air on SEC Network on April 18, ESPN on April 19 and ESPN2 on April 20.

Lane Kiffin and Ole Miss football have added one of the top running backs in the transfer portal in Damien Taylor. Here's what to know.

Mississippi Senate leadership on Saturday blasted the House for refusing to show up for a conference weekend to hammer out more than 100 budget proposals. Without a signed budget agreement ...

The April 22 mayoral runoff election is being held for both the Democratic and Republican parties. Two wards are also holding runoff elections.

Jamal Roberts, a Meridian native, soared through "American Idol's" "Hollywood Week" performances Monday night, March 31, securing his spot as more than half of the 144 contestants were sent home.

Mississippi State's defense dominated the spring game, holding the offense scoreless until the final play. The offense moved ...

Mississippi lawmakers passed a bill banning diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies in educational institutions. The bill aligns with former President Trump's executive orders banning DEI ...

Local leaders across the state are asking lawmakers to put more annual revenue into the state retirement system.

A fake news video circulating online falsely claims President Trump raised the federal minimum wage to $25 per hour. While 21 states increased their minimum wages on January 1, 2025, none reached ...