House makes lynching a federal crime, 65 years after Emmett Till murder
Sixty-five years after 14-year-old Emmett Till was lynched in Mississippi, the House has approved legislation designating lynching as a hate crime under federal law.
Papa John's Hepatitis A scare sparks investigation
A Papa John’s Pizza restaurant in Mississippi is at the center of an investigation by the state's health department after it was revealed that an employee may have exposed scores of customers to hepatitis A.
Floods put Mississippi capital in 'precarious situation'
With the waters in the Pearl River continuing to rise in and around Mississippi's capital city and more rain on the way this week, the governor warned residents that it would be days before flood waters start to recede.
Drivers Navigate Flooded Roads as Mississippi's Pearl River Crests
Mississippi’s Pearl River in Jackson was expected to crest at around noon on Monday, February 17, according to the National Weather Service (NWS), as severe flooding damaged dozens of homes and closed roads.
Mississippi inmate with broken arm waits weeks for a cast
As the Justice Department investigates deaths and violence in the Mississippi prison system, one inmate had to wait about a month to get a cast on his arm that was broken during a prison riot, people close to the injured man say.
Mississippi police department using shelter to build relationships, get dogs adopted
A group of Mississippi police officers are working to cultivate community relationships by helping shelter pups find their forever homes.
Rappers Jay Z, Yo Gotti file lawsuit against prison officials on behalf of inmates, report says
Rappers Jay Z and Yo Gotti filed a lawsuit Wednesday against prison officials in Mississippi on behalf of 29 inmates.
Pregnant teacher loses unborn child in head-on collision while driving home from baby shower
A pregnant fourth-grade teacher from Jones County, Mississippi, was struck in a head-on collision while driving home from her baby shower Saturday, causing the death of her unborn child.
2 men accused of gluing winning numbers onto lottery ticket
The suspects allegedly presented an altered $100,000 ticket that appeared to have the winning numbers glued onto it.
Two Mississippi inmates escape from prison, still at large, authorities say
The inmates were reportedly discovered missing during an "emergency count" on Saturday.
Mississippi residents put makeshift Christmas tree into pothole in hopes of getting street fixed
People living in McComb, Mississippi, have added street work to their Christmas lists after they said the city left them with a gaping pothole, and now they’re using holiday cheer to bring some attention to it.
Mississippi police officer creates Christmas caper for preschool neighbor to investigate
Oxford Police Officer Rachel Ratcliffe and two officer friends set up clues for her 3-year-old neighbor to follow to save their town from the Grinch this Christmas.
Man finds note saying his missing dog was killed
A Mississippi man searching for his missing dog was left an anonymous note that said his dog had been killed and that he should abide by the county leash law.
Bond hearing for man tried 6 times in killings
A judge was being asked to set bond Monday for a Mississippi man waiting to hear whether prosecutors will try him a seventh time in a quadruple slaying 23 years ago.
Couple may be jailed for living in RV after fire burns home
A Mississippi couple whose home was partially gutted in a fire is now facing fines and jail time for temporarily living in an RV while they dealt with insurance.
New Emmett Till marker dedicated to replace vandalized sign
A new bulletproof memorial to Emmett Till was dedicated Saturday in Mississippi after previous historical markers were repeatedly vandalized.
Tropical Storm Nestor forms, threatening US Gulf Coast
Tropical Storm Nestor formed in the Gulf of Mexico on Friday, threatening the northern Gulf Coast with rising seawater, high winds and heavy rains.
Mississippi Amber Alert canceled; infant, toddler found safe
Mississippi authorities have canceled an Amber Alert for a toddler and an infant taken from their great-grandmother's home in Copiah County at gunpoint.
22 hurt in parachute jump at Mississippi military base
At least 22 soldiers were injured as hundreds parachuted onto a Mississippi military base during a night training exercise.