Mississippi leaders recall how Jesse Jackson reshaped civil rights fight

Rev. Jesse Jackson, a civil rights icon and two-time presidential candidate, has died at 84. Mississippi leaders share their ...

What are best state capitals to live in the US? Where Jackson, MS ranks

Jackson, Mississippi, is the worst capital city to live in across the United States, according to a new report from WalletHub ...

Children's and blues museums in Mississippi are some of best in the US

Mississippi Children's Museum and the Delta Blues Museum are recognized among the nation's best in USA TODAY 10BEST Readers' Choice Awards. What to know ...

Mississippi Blues Marathon brings runners, economic boost to Jackson

Thousands of runners will take to the streets of Jackson on Saturday for the 19th edition of the Mississippi Blues Marathon, ...

MS senator says Jesse Jackson advocated for inclusivity, civil rights

"He knew he would get attention coming to Jackson, and he knew that by moving the needle forward in Mississippi, he could make a difference ..." ...
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Jesse Jackson released from hospital; family says 'prayer works'

Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr., the civil rights icon who worked alongside Martin Luther King Jr., created economic opportunities for Black Americans and ran for president, has been released from the ...