Sept. 1, 1975 School teacher Marva Collins took $5,000 from her retirement fund and opened the low-cost Westside Preparatory School on the second floor of her home in Chicago. She started with four students, including...

Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about...

It’s September. There’s a holiday this month which marks the official end of summer. While the calendar may signal the end of frolicking in the surf, ballgames, and other fun activities, Mother Nature is...

I do not ask that you take them out of the world, but that you keep them from the evil one. – John 17:15 When Jesus prayed these words for His disciples, He prayed them...

One incumbent state House member was defeated in Tuesday’s party primary election and another, veteran Rep. Nick Bain of Corinth, appears dangerously close to losing. Runoff elections were held Tuesday for various county posts throughout...

Remember also your Creator in the days of your youth. – Ecclesiastes 12:1 Not everyone ages at the same rate or in the same way. Some people are full of life well on into their...

Students, residents and city workers spent Monday morning beautifying Percy V. Simpson Drive in Jackson, Miss., while also commemorating the anniversary of last year’s water crisis. The street, which runs beside Dawson Elementary School,...

Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice. – Philippians 4:4 Happiness cannot be turned on like a tap. Joy does not come at the flip of a switch. As Christians, we have...