Mississippi

Two Mississippi inmates escape from prison, still at large, authorities say

The inmates were reportedly discovered missing during an "emergency count" on Saturday.

January 5, 2020 1:39pm EST

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.

December 25, 2019 6:01pm EST

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.

December 24, 2019 8:12pm EST

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.

December 23, 2019 3:37pm EST

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.

December 16, 2019 11:19am EST

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.

November 14, 2019 10:28am EST

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.

October 19, 2019 8:48pm EDT

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.

October 18, 2019 3:15pm EDT

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.

October 17, 2019 4:32pm EDT

$22 hurt in parachute jump at Mississippi military base$