Mississippi History
History of the Cotton Mill in Starkville - The transition from abandoned cotton mill to MSU's maintenance department was considered at the time an outstanding example of creative preservation through adaptive use.
Conservative Leadership Not New to Mississippi - Conservative leadership in Mississippi, rather than ushering in a new era, is simply a continuation of a long term trend in our state’s political history.
Controversial Congressional Election Ends - Today's controversy pales in comparison to what happened in 1932 when court challenges reached all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Fun Finding Historical Markers - Reading historical markers is a great way to learn history, and you are sure to find unexpected pleasures along the way.
A Close Race for Senate - 2014 is not the first time Mississippi has had a closely contested, negative race for the United States Senate.
2 Museums to Open - In the fall of 2017, the bicentennial year for our state, two new museums will open side by side in Jackson: the Museum of Mississippi History and the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum.
Many Places Named for Revolutionary War Heroes - After Mississippi took possession of Choctaw Indian land through the Treaty of Dancing Rabbit Creek in 1830, a number of places were named for popular Revolutionary War heroes.
What is the Highlight of a Mississippian on Vacation? - Seeing Another Mississippian!
The Muppets Are From Mississippi - Jim Henson, creator of the Muppets, was born and raised in the Mississippi Delta.
Mississippi Women Rising? - In Mississippi, a woman’s place is not yet in the House – or any other federal office. But this year’s elections prove they’re getting closer.
Newsflash: Slavery Cause of Civil War - Without slavery there would have been no Civil War. That fact is inescapable.
Thank God for Mississippi! - Our state continues to shine on the national stage and is a source of pride for those who live here.
Who was General John Stark? - My son Andrew and I set out on a mission to find out. Our quest took us to the New Hampshire State House in Concord. We determined that if a movie had been made about his life, John Stark would have been best portrayed by John Wayne.
Senator John C. Stennis - One of the most respected and admired individuals to have ever served in the United States Senate, his career there began with the Marshall Plan to rebuild Europe in 1947 and officially ended in 1989, the year the Berlin Wall came crumbling down. He was a trusted advisor to eight presidents – from Harry Truman to Ronald Reagan.
Neshoba County Fair - There are certain places that every Mississippian needs to see at least once. The Neshoba County Fair is one of those places.
Starkville's Legendary Cool Papa Bell - Cool Papa Bell was the fastest man ever to play baseball, and he grew up in Starkville. His achievements, primarily in the Negro Leagues, earned his induction into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, N.Y. in 1974.
A Final Salute to Sonny - The passing of Gillespie V. “Sonny” Montgomery marks the end of the life of a legendary figure in Mississippi politics. We will miss Mr. Veteran and Mr. National Guard.
L.Q.C. Lamar - He was the first American to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives, the U.S. Senate, as a member of the President’s Cabinet, and as a justice on the U.S. Supreme Court
Conservative Leadership Not New to Mississippi - Conservative leadership in Mississippi, rather than ushering in a new era, is simply a continuation of a long term trend in our state’s political history.
Controversial Congressional Election Ends - Today's controversy pales in comparison to what happened in 1932 when court challenges reached all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Fun Finding Historical Markers - Reading historical markers is a great way to learn history, and you are sure to find unexpected pleasures along the way.
A Close Race for Senate - 2014 is not the first time Mississippi has had a closely contested, negative race for the United States Senate.
2 Museums to Open - In the fall of 2017, the bicentennial year for our state, two new museums will open side by side in Jackson: the Museum of Mississippi History and the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum.
Many Places Named for Revolutionary War Heroes - After Mississippi took possession of Choctaw Indian land through the Treaty of Dancing Rabbit Creek in 1830, a number of places were named for popular Revolutionary War heroes.
What is the Highlight of a Mississippian on Vacation? - Seeing Another Mississippian!
The Muppets Are From Mississippi - Jim Henson, creator of the Muppets, was born and raised in the Mississippi Delta.
Mississippi Women Rising? - In Mississippi, a woman’s place is not yet in the House – or any other federal office. But this year’s elections prove they’re getting closer.
Newsflash: Slavery Cause of Civil War - Without slavery there would have been no Civil War. That fact is inescapable.
Thank God for Mississippi! - Our state continues to shine on the national stage and is a source of pride for those who live here.
Who was General John Stark? - My son Andrew and I set out on a mission to find out. Our quest took us to the New Hampshire State House in Concord. We determined that if a movie had been made about his life, John Stark would have been best portrayed by John Wayne.
Senator John C. Stennis - One of the most respected and admired individuals to have ever served in the United States Senate, his career there began with the Marshall Plan to rebuild Europe in 1947 and officially ended in 1989, the year the Berlin Wall came crumbling down. He was a trusted advisor to eight presidents – from Harry Truman to Ronald Reagan.
Neshoba County Fair - There are certain places that every Mississippian needs to see at least once. The Neshoba County Fair is one of those places.
Starkville's Legendary Cool Papa Bell - Cool Papa Bell was the fastest man ever to play baseball, and he grew up in Starkville. His achievements, primarily in the Negro Leagues, earned his induction into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, N.Y. in 1974.
A Final Salute to Sonny - The passing of Gillespie V. “Sonny” Montgomery marks the end of the life of a legendary figure in Mississippi politics. We will miss Mr. Veteran and Mr. National Guard.
L.Q.C. Lamar - He was the first American to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives, the U.S. Senate, as a member of the President’s Cabinet, and as a justice on the U.S. Supreme Court