Emmett Till murder: Grand jury declines to indict woman whose accusation incited Black teen's lynching
A grand jury in Mississippi has declined to indict the white woman whose accusation set off the lynching of Black teenager Emmett Till nearly 70 years ago, despite revelations about an unserved arrest warrant and a newly revealed memoir by the woman, a prosecutor said Tuesday.
A grand jury in Mississippi has declined to indict the white woman whose accusation set off the lynching of Black teenager Emmett Till nearly 70 years ago, despite revelations about an unserved arrest warrant and a newly revealed memoir by the woman, a prosecutor said Tuesday.
Airbnb slave cabin listing removed
Airbnb has apologized and removed a listing of a Mississippi property that was marketed as formerly housing slaves.
Airbnb has apologized and removed a listing of a Mississippi property that was marketed as formerly housing slaves.
Deadly bacteria found in continental U.S. soil for the first time
Melioidosis, or Whitmore’s disease, can cause a variety of symptoms and can infect any organ, including the brain.
Melioidosis, or Whitmore’s disease, can cause a variety of symptoms and can infect any organ, including the brain.
Mississippi women's health clinic drops challenge of state's near-ban on abortions
The Mississippi abortion clinic that was at the center of the U.S. Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe v. Wade has ended a lawsuit in which it was seeking to block the state from enforcing a law banning most abortions.
The Mississippi abortion clinic that was at the center of the U.S. Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe v. Wade has ended a lawsuit in which it was seeking to block the state from enforcing a law banning most abortions.
Only son donates kidney to mother: ‘It’s amazing to give life in a different way’
The 25-year-old couldn’t imagine going through life without his mother. So he did what he could to help her live longer.
The 25-year-old couldn’t imagine going through life without his mother. So he did what he could to help her live longer.
Mississippi teen hailed a hero after saving 3 teen girls, police officer from drowning
The 16-year-old jumped into the river after a vehicle crashed into the water.
The 16-year-old jumped into the river after a vehicle crashed into the water.
Elvis Presley’s boyhood home goes on the auction block
This is the second time the home belonging to the “King of Rock ‘n’ Roll” opened up to bidders — but there’s one big catch.
This is the second time the home belonging to the “King of Rock ‘n’ Roll” opened up to bidders — but there’s one big catch.
1955 warrant in Emmett Till case found in Mississippi courthouse basement, family seeks arrest
A team searching a Mississippi courthouse for evidence about the lynching of Black teenager Emmett Till has found the unserved warrant charging a white woman in his 1955 kidnapping.
A team searching a Mississippi courthouse for evidence about the lynching of Black teenager Emmett Till has found the unserved warrant charging a white woman in his 1955 kidnapping.
2022 primaries: What to watch for in these 7 states
Seven states are set to host primary elections Tuesday as the nation comes to terms with last week’s stunning Supreme Court ruling eliminating the constitutional right to an abortion.
Seven states are set to host primary elections Tuesday as the nation comes to terms with last week’s stunning Supreme Court ruling eliminating the constitutional right to an abortion.
2022 midterms: Primaries shift focus to control of US House
Primary elections in seven states Tuesday will set the stage for U.S. House and Senate races this fall.
Primary elections in seven states Tuesday will set the stage for U.S. House and Senate races this fall.
Man who faked death to avoid child rape charges gets 85 years in prison
"This is the first time in my 18 years I have ever seen anything so brazen and so vile," prosecutors said.
"This is the first time in my 18 years I have ever seen anything so brazen and so vile," prosecutors said.
Mississippi festival shooting: Final day canceled after 1 killed, several wounded
A law enforcement officer shot and killed one of the people suspected of firing the shots at a festival in Mississippi that left 1 dead and several injured.
A law enforcement officer shot and killed one of the people suspected of firing the shots at a festival in Mississippi that left 1 dead and several injured.
NASA says this is what caused a loud boom over Mississippi
Many people reported hearing loud noises across the state Wednesday morning.
Many people reported hearing loud noises across the state Wednesday morning.
Man who lost sister now decorates caskets for parents who lost children
Casey Lawhon, 25, has found his mission in life by personalizing caskets for families to honor their loved ones lost.
Casey Lawhon, 25, has found his mission in life by personalizing caskets for families to honor their loved ones lost.
Storm fatigue: Small Mississippi town has seen more tornado warnings this year than anywhere else in America
No place has had to defend against tornados as much as Mississippi this year. There have already been 87 tornado reports in the state -- more than Texas despite being 1/6th the size,
No place has had to defend against tornados as much as Mississippi this year. There have already been 87 tornado reports in the state -- more than Texas despite being 1/6th the size,
Mississippi governor again proclaims Confederate Heritage Month
The Confederate Heritage Month proclamation does not mention that trying to preserve slavery was Mississippi's stated reason for trying to secede in 1861.
The Confederate Heritage Month proclamation does not mention that trying to preserve slavery was Mississippi's stated reason for trying to secede in 1861.
After multiple miscarriages, author creates inspiring postcards to help others
Baily Henry says more information is given to patients about pregnancies, Botox and even those buying a car— but little material is handed out to women going through a miscarriage.
Baily Henry says more information is given to patients about pregnancies, Botox and even those buying a car— but little material is handed out to women going through a miscarriage.
Wreck of 207-year-old whaling ship discovered in Gulf of Mexico
Nearly 190 years later, experts say it's still the only whaler known to have gone down in the Gulf of Mexico.
Nearly 190 years later, experts say it's still the only whaler known to have gone down in the Gulf of Mexico.
Deion Sanders has 2 toes amputated
NFL Hall of Famer Deion Sanders had two toes on his left foot amputated due to blood clots stemming from a previous surgery.
NFL Hall of Famer Deion Sanders had two toes on his left foot amputated due to blood clots stemming from a previous surgery.
Mississippi woman calls police after Apple notifies her of device apparently tracking her location
'Unknown Accessory Detected,' the Apple notification stated. 'This item has been moving with you for a while. The owner can see its location.'
'Unknown Accessory Detected,' the Apple notification stated. 'This item has been moving with you for a while. The owner can see its location.'