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.

A Jackson mother is advocating for a new domestic violence bill following the brutal death of her son, allegedly at the hands of a former police officer.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Mississippi has a long, complex history. Three countries ruled the region before it became part of the United States. The state ...