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.

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. 

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 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.