Mississippi Senate Race: Democrat Colom leads Hyde-Smith by 0.0007%
Democrats claimed major wins during Tuesday’s midterm elections. One of the biggest was majority control of the Senate. Now, the question becomes how large will that majority will be, and one of the key states to getting that answer will be Mississippi.
Democrats claimed major wins during Tuesday’s midterm elections. One of the biggest was majority control of the Senate. Now, the question becomes how large will that majority will be, and one of the key states to getting that answer will be Mississippi.
Federal agents investigate fire at police headquarters where officer fatally shot toddler
An early morning fire damaged the headquarters of a Mississippi police department that has faced months of public outrage after an officer shot and killed a 1-year-old boy.
An early morning fire damaged the headquarters of a Mississippi police department that has faced months of public outrage after an officer shot and killed a 1-year-old boy.
Mississippi DEI ban in public schools can take effect after Fifth Circuit ruling
Parts of Mississippi’s ban on diversity, equity and inclusion practices in public schools can take effect after the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals overturned a lower court ruling that blocked enforcement.
Parts of Mississippi’s ban on diversity, equity and inclusion practices in public schools can take effect after the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals overturned a lower court ruling that blocked enforcement.
Watch: Bodycam video shows police shooting that killed 1-year-old Mississippi toddler
Mississippi authorities released body-camera video showing the fatal shooting of 1-year-old Kohen Wiley by Senatobia police Sgt. Hunter Foster during a June encounter in a Walmart parking lot. F
Mississippi authorities released body-camera video showing the fatal shooting of 1-year-old Kohen Wiley by Senatobia police Sgt. Hunter Foster during a June encounter in a Walmart parking lot. F
Officer's use of force ruled justified in fatal shooting of 1-year-old
Mississippi’s attorney general says a police officer’s use of force was justified in the fatal shooting of a Senatobia 1-year-old baby boy.
Mississippi’s attorney general says a police officer’s use of force was justified in the fatal shooting of a Senatobia 1-year-old baby boy.
Mississippi police department settles with DOJ over discrimination, excessive force allegations
The police force for a Mississippi city where approximately half the population had warrants issued for their arrests will have to undergo multiple reforms following a settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice.
The police force for a Mississippi city where approximately half the population had warrants issued for their arrests will have to undergo multiple reforms following a settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice.
Women charged after child allegedly suffers burns to feet at Mississippi daycare
Two women were arrested after a child allegedly suffered burns to the feet at a Lafayette County, Mississippi, daycare.
Two women were arrested after a child allegedly suffered burns to the feet at a Lafayette County, Mississippi, daycare.
Gymnastics coach sentenced to 90 years for secretly recording girls
A former youth gymnastics coach has been sentenced to 90 years in prison for secretly recording young girls. Here's what to know.
A former youth gymnastics coach has been sentenced to 90 years in prison for secretly recording young girls. Here's what to know.
FBI may investigate Nolan Wells' death, Trump says
President Trump says the FBI may investigate the death of Nolan Wells, the Mississippi 18-year-old who died on a July 4th boat outing with friends.
President Trump says the FBI may investigate the death of Nolan Wells, the Mississippi 18-year-old who died on a July 4th boat outing with friends.
Nolan Wells’ friends sue NFL legend Terrell Owens for defamation
Three friends of Nolan Wells, the 18-year-old who died after a boat outing with friends in Mississippi, are suing NFL Hall of Famer Terrell Owens for defamation.
Three friends of Nolan Wells, the 18-year-old who died after a boat outing with friends in Mississippi, are suing NFL Hall of Famer Terrell Owens for defamation.
What to know about kratom after Ole Miss student deaths
Police in Mississippi say they’re still investigating after two University of Mississippi students were found dead in separate locations, with kratom found at both scenes.
Police in Mississippi say they’re still investigating after two University of Mississippi students were found dead in separate locations, with kratom found at both scenes.
Mississippi police: Tasia Fortune’s hanging was ‘staged’ after she was killed in drug dispute
A Mississippi detective testified that Tasia Fortune was killed during a drug dispute before her body was placed in a tree in what authorities described as a staged hanging.
A Mississippi detective testified that Tasia Fortune was killed during a drug dispute before her body was placed in a tree in what authorities described as a staged hanging.
Ole Miss toxicology reports expected soon and results may trigger anti-fentanyl law, official says
Toxicology reports in the suspicious deaths of two University of Mississippi students are expected to be completed as early as next week, according to the state's commissioner of public safety, and Oxford police have separately announced arrests in connection with a raid on a tobacco shop accused of trafficking narcotics.
Toxicology reports in the suspicious deaths of two University of Mississippi students are expected to be completed as early as next week, according to the state's commissioner of public safety, and Oxford police have separately announced arrests in connection with a raid on a tobacco shop accused of trafficking narcotics.
2nd man arrested in death of Mississippi woman found hanging from tree
Mississippi police arrested a second man in connection with the death of 29-year-old Tasia Fortune, whose body was found hanging from a tree behind an abandoned home in Jackson.
Mississippi police arrested a second man in connection with the death of 29-year-old Tasia Fortune, whose body was found hanging from a tree behind an abandoned home in Jackson.
Grand jury declines criminal charges in Nolan Wells death
A Mississippi grand jury will not indict anyone in the death of Nolan Wells, a Black man whose body was found after a boating trip with friends during the Fourth of July weekend.
A Mississippi grand jury will not indict anyone in the death of Nolan Wells, a Black man whose body was found after a boating trip with friends during the Fourth of July weekend.
Mississippi school district released from federal desegregation order after 50 years
A Mississippi school district is no longer subject to a federal desegregation order after more than 50 years of court oversight.
A Mississippi school district is no longer subject to a federal desegregation order after more than 50 years of court oversight.
Man charged in death of Black woman found hanging from Mississippi tree
Police have arrested a man on a murder charge in connection with the death of Tasia Fortune, a 29-year-old Black woman whose body was found hanging from a tree in Jackson, Mississippi, last month.
Police have arrested a man on a murder charge in connection with the death of Tasia Fortune, a 29-year-old Black woman whose body was found hanging from a tree in Jackson, Mississippi, last month.
Mississippi deputy shot and killed in the line of duty, FBI offering $25k reward
A sheriff’s deputy in Mississippi was shot and killed in the line of duty over Labor Day weekend.
A sheriff’s deputy in Mississippi was shot and killed in the line of duty over Labor Day weekend.
Mississippi police chief fired after reports of racist texts following toddler’s fatal shooting
A Mississippi police chief was fired following reports of racist text messages and amid continuing scrutiny of a police shooting that killed a 1-year-old boy.
A Mississippi police chief was fired following reports of racist text messages and amid continuing scrutiny of a police shooting that killed a 1-year-old boy.
Cassandra Wilson, two-time Grammy-winning jazz singer, dies at 70
Cassandra Wilson, the two-time Grammy Award-winning jazz singer, songwriter and producer known for her genre-bending contralto voice, has died at 70.
Cassandra Wilson, the two-time Grammy Award-winning jazz singer, songwriter and producer known for her genre-bending contralto voice, has died at 70.