The United States was debt-free only once, during the presidency of Andrew Jackson, and the debt has increased ever since.

The Battle of Bull Run, the first major clash in the Civil War, ended in a Confederate victory. It shattered illusions that ...

A federal appeals court panel incorrectly interpreted federal and state laws when it ruled that Mississippi cannot count mail ...

Jackson, Mississippi, hums with the South’s soulful rhythm. It is a city steeped in literary magic, and at its heart lies the legacy of one of the South’s most ...

The Aurora Reading Club is believed to be the oldest women’s organization in this half of the state — and one of the oldest ...

A Romare Bearden print served as a starting point for the American playwright's 1987 drama, which follows a Black family's ...

If confirmed by the Senate, Mr. Huckabee, a former pastor who has never served as an overseas diplomat, would play a crucial ...

Under Trump, a new vision of conservative family policy is ascendant.

But Ms. Harris struggled whenever she was asked to explain her defenses of Mr. Biden. On Oct. 22, NBC’s Hallie Jackson pressed Ms. Harris five ... awaited Nov. 5 to determine the conclusion of the war ...

Ella Jenkins, a self-taught musician who became known as the first lady of children’s music, writing and performing songs ...

The War Memorial Building in downtown Jackson is a memorial, not so much to war as it is to soldiers. Although the ...