Why is Jackson the state capital? What to know about Mississippi history

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 ...
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Federal Arson Charges Filed Against 19-Year-Old Mississippi Man Accused in Jackson Synagogue Fire

A 19-year-old Mississippi man is facing federal arson charges after allegedly setting fire to the state's largest synagogue ...

Arson fire at Mississippi synagogue sparks memories, concerns across Nashville’s Jewish community

An arson fire at Beth Israel Synagogue in Jackson, Mississippi, is drawing reflection on the past and renewing fears about antisemitic violence far beyond the state.

Suspect arrested after fire at historic Mississippi synagogue

A suspect was arrested by Jackson, Mississippi, authorities after a fire broke out at the state's largest synagogue, damaging ...

Mississippi synagogue congregant shares story of 1967 Ku Klux Klan bombing

Beverly Geiger Bonnheim was 17 when the Ku Klux Klan bombed her synagogue in 1967. This weekend, at 75, she watched it burn again.

Dropped from the fall, what's next for the PGA Tour in Mississippi?

The PGA Tour released its eight-tournament slate for the fall portion of 2026. The schedule did not include Sanderson Farms ...

Events in Jackson to celebrate MLK Day over the long weekend. See list

Martin Luther King Jr. Day, held annually on the third Thursday in January, is a way to honor the life and legacy of Martin ...