Mississippi highway collapse leaves 2 dead, at least 10 injured
A portion of a Mississippi highway collapsed, potentially caused by torrential rain in the area following Hurricane Ida, officials said.
Mississippi orders COVID-infected individuals to isolate at home or face up to 5 years in prison
The Mississippi State Department of Health issued an alert on Friday ordering any coronavirus-positive individuals to isolate for at least 10 days or face up to a 5-year prison sentence and a fine of up to $5,000.
Tornadoes rip through Mississippi leaving trail of damage in multiple cities
Multiple tornadoes were reported Sunday night across Mississippi, damaging buildings and causing downed trees and power lines.
Boy, 2, abandoned at Mississippi Goodwill drop-off with extra clothes, note identified, suspect arrested
Mississippi police on Monday said a healthy 2-year-old boy who was abandoned with a change of clothes and a note that said, “child abandoned…no phone number for mom” at a Goodwill drop-off has been identified and a suspect was arrested.
Culture Conversations: The Compton Cowboys and Judge Carlos Moore
In this episode, we speak to Randy Savvy of the Compton Cowboys and Judge Carlos Moore who is working to make a difference for people of color nationwide.
Mississippi voters replace Confederate-themed flag with new design featuring magnolia flower
Mississippi on Tuesday voted to replace its state flag, which had been the last one in the U.S. to include an image of the Confederate-themed battle flag.
Stranded dog rescued from bridge 120 feet above Mississippi River
A bridge inspector was working 120 feet above the Mississippi River when he spotted a distressed dog beneath the deck.
Mississippi trooper fatally shot working part-time job driving USPS mail truck: reports
A man found fatally shot in a USPS delivery truck has been identified as a Mississippi Highway Patrol lieutenant.
Mississippi lawmakers vote to remove rebel emblem from flag
Mississippi legislators have voted to raucous cheers and applause to remove a Confederate battle emblem from their state flag.
DOJ sides with Mississippi church after congregants were fined for attending drive-in service
The DOJ released a statement of interest in support of Temple Baptist Church in Greenvillle, Miss., which has filed a lawsuit against the local police department, saying that the city of Greenville wrongfully targeted religious services.
Coronavirus-hit Mississippi, Louisiana, pounded by tornadoes, at least 17 dead in region
Mississippi and Louisiana—two states dealing with an increase of coronavirus cases—were hit Sunday with a deadly storm system that produced tornadoes that ripped through hundreds of homes and buildings, resulting in at least 17 deaths in the region.
Sheriff: 2 dead, officer injured at Walmart in Mississippi
Authorities say a gunman fatally shot two people and wounded a police officer before he was shot and arrested Tuesday at a Walmart in northern Mississippi.
