Today in History, June 16th

Today is Tuesday, June 16, the 168th day of 2020. There are 198 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On June 16, 1996, Russian voters went to the polls in their first independent presidential election; the result was a runoff between President Boris... Read More.
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Today in History, June 15th

Today is Monday, June 15, the 167th day of 2020. There are 199 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On June 15, 1775, the Second Continental Congress voted unanimously to appoint George Washington head of the Continental Army. On this date: In 1215, England's King... Read More.
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Today in History, June 14th

Today is Sunday, June 14, the 166th day of 2020. There are 200 days left in the year. This is Flag Day. Today's Highlight in History: On June 14, 1940, German troops entered Paris during World War II; the same day, the Nazis began transporting prisoners... Read More.
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Former First Lady of MBCI dies of COVID-19

 The Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians confirmed Friday the death of Lena John Denson on June 11, due to complications from COVID-19. She was the former first lady of the Choctaw tribe. Her husband was Miko Beasley Denson, who served one term as chief. Mrs.... Read More.
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Today in History, May 30th

Today is Saturday, May 30, the 151st day of 2020. There are 215 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On May 30, 1989, student protesters in Beijing erected a "Goddess of Democracy" statue in Tiananmen Square (the statue was destroyed in the Chinese... Read More.
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Today In History, June 13th

Today is Saturday, June 13, the 165th day of 2020. There are 201 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On June 13, 1967, President Lyndon B. Johnson nominated Solicitor-General Thurgood Marshall to become the first black justice on the U.S. Supreme Court. On this... Read More.
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Todd Tilghman and Family Visit State Capitol

Todd Tilghman and his family visited the Mississippi State Capitol yesterday. He sang "Amazing Grace" in the Rotunda and was honored with resolutions in the House and the Senate. He also met with Gov. Tate Reeves and wife Elee. The Meridian native and former... Read More.
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