Arkansas just got a cool new tool to help people manage their cash. It's an online platform that teaches money basics for free. The state's Financial Education Commission made this happen. The platform is run by a company called Enrich. It has stuff like budgeting tools, retirement planning, and ar
Mississippi is buzzing with excitement as Elon Musk's AI company, xAI, plans to invest a massive $20 billion to build a data center in Southaven. This is a big deal for the state, as it's the largest private investment ever made there. The new data center, named MACROHARDRR, will be the third one in
Mississippi's lawmakers are split on how to improve education. The Senate wants to give teachers a raise. The House wants to give students more school choices. Both want to change how students can switch schools. The Senate wants to give teachers and professors a $2, 000 raise. They say it's hard t
Arkansas is buzzing with art this season. First up, the Arkansas Arts Council's "Small Works on Paper" exhibit is making its rounds. This year marks the 39th edition, featuring tiny artworks by 40 Arkansas artists. The show kicked off in Pine Bluff and will travel to eight other cities. The pieces a
Arkansas public schools are seeing fewer students than they have in two decades. The state's education department reports that the number of K-12 students in public schools has dropped to 465, 421 this year. That's nearly 9, 000 fewer students than last year. The decline isn't just happening in one
Mississippi State's freshman quarterback, Kamario Taylor, left fans worried when he went down hard in the fourth quarter of a game against Wake Forest. The stadium fell silent as he was helped off the field, and the fear was that he had suffered a serious knee injury. But the story had a happy endin
Arkansas education officials have shed light on some surprising purchases made using public funds through the state's Educational Freedom Account (EFA) program. Among the items bought were a luxury chicken coop, high-end gaming chairs, and designer clothing. The chicken coop, priced at $607. 99, was
Mississippi is in for a weather whiplash. After enjoying a warm weekend, the state is bracing for a sudden drop in temperatures. The mercury is set to soar into the 60s on Friday and Saturday, but don't get too comfortable. A cold front is on its way, bringing Arctic air that will make Monday mornin
Arkansas is set to celebrate some of its top athletes and coaches in 2026. The Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame will welcome 11 new members. These inductees come from different sports like baseball, basketball, football, and volleyball. There are also two big names from horse racing joining the list. T
Mississippians, get ready for a warm and sunny Thanksgiving! Unlike the snowy scenes often depicted in movies, the South usually enjoys mild weather during the holiday season. The Old Farmer's Almanac predicts a toasty Thanksgiving for the Deep South, including Mississippi. This region, which also c
