National Parks Traveler15h
$2.3 Million Awarded To Protect 172 Acres At Civil, Revolutionary War Battlefields
The National Park Service has awarded $2,289,880.56 in Battlefield Land Acquisition Grants through the American Battlefield Protection Program to protect 155.39 acres at Civil War battlefields in ...
Mississippi State University1d
MSU’s Thompson garners national acclaim with LA Times book prize selection
STARKVILLE, Miss.—Mississippi State’s Joseph M. Thompson, an assistant professor in the Department of History, has been named ...
The Joplin Globe2d
Bill Caldwell: Col. Hiram Bledsoe's artillery was decisive for Missouri Confederates
Civil War armies included infantry, cavalry and supply trains. But artillery batteries were, pound for pound, a treasured ...
Family Destinations Guide9d
The Fried Chicken At This Charming Restaurant In Mississippi Out-Of-This-World Delicious
Nearby attractions include the hauntingly beautiful Windsor Ruins, the remains of what was once the largest antebellum Greek Revival mansion in the state; the historic town of Port Gibson, which Grant ...
Family Destinations Guide11d
The Gorgeous Small Town In Mississippi That’s Perfect For A Spring Day Trip
Founded in 1811, this picturesque community was once a bustling center of commerce, culture, and antebellum society. Today, it stands as a testament to Mississippi’s rich history while offering ...
East Idaho News11d
Historian says Lincoln won Civil War with the ‘idea of Idaho,’ and early governor might have prevented assassination
Abraham Lincoln said goodbye to his friend for the last time as they left the meeting that afternoon. It was Friday, April 14 ...
Pioneers & Soldiers Cemetery in Minneapolis named to Underground Railroad Network
The Pioneers & Soldiers Cemetery is the second site in Minnesota to receive the designation following Pilgrim Baptist Church ...
MS NEWS NOW15d
Howard Ballou
He has won several awards of excellence in his field, including United Press International's "Best Documentary" category for a report he did on Tennessee Drunk Driving Legislation, three First Place ...
USA Today15d
State leaders argue over city-owned cell tower location. Jackson's just here for 'revenue'
A dispute has arisen over the relocation of a cell phone tower in Jackson, Mississippi. The proposed relocation to the Mississippi Fairgrounds was opposed by the state Agriculture Commissioner ...
The Vindicator15d
Mississippi’s first black lawmaker after Civil Rights era dies at 96
LEXINGTON, Miss. (AP) — Robert G. Clark, who was elected in 1967 as Mississippi’s first black lawmaker of the 20th century and rose to the second-highest leadership role in the state House of ...
WTVA15d
New Mississippi legislative maps head to court for approval despite DeSoto lawmakers’ objections
Voters from 15 Mississippi legislative districts will decide special elections this November, if a federal court approves two redistricting maps that lawmakers approved on Wednesday. The Legislature ...
Antelope Valley Press15d
Mississippi’s first Black lawmaker after Civil Rights era dies
LEXINGTON, Miss. — Robert G. Clark, who was elected in 1967 as Mississippi’s first Black lawmaker of the 20th century and rose to the second-highest leadership role in the state House of ...