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.
Watch: Smoke billows after chemical fire breaks out at Mississippi manufacturing plant
Smoke is seen billowing from a manufacturing facility in Mississippi after a chemical fire broke out.
Smoke is seen billowing from a manufacturing facility in Mississippi after a chemical fire broke out.
Mississippi mayor argues against lowering flag for Dolly Parton after her death
Mayor Ken Adams argued half-staff flags should be kept for military heroes, presidents and fallen first responders, not celebrities.
Mayor Ken Adams argued half-staff flags should be kept for military heroes, presidents and fallen first responders, not celebrities.
New Mississippi law expands death penalty to include inmates on child sexual battery convictions
A new Mississippi law added sexual battery of a child under 12 to the list of crimes eligible for the death penalty.
A new Mississippi law added sexual battery of a child under 12 to the list of crimes eligible for the death penalty.
Mississippi woman’s hanging death raises questions after similar cases
The hanging death of 29-year-old Tasia Fortune in Jackson, Mississippi, has raised questions as police investigate the circumstances surrounding her death.
The hanging death of 29-year-old Tasia Fortune in Jackson, Mississippi, has raised questions as police investigate the circumstances surrounding her death.
Three people charged with making threats in Nolan Wells case
Three people have been charged for making threats to a judge, a witness and local officials tied to the investigation of Nolan Well’s death.
Three people have been charged for making threats to a judge, a witness and local officials tied to the investigation of Nolan Well’s death.
Former college football standout Levi Wyatt dead at 23
Levi Wyatt, a former college football standout who played for the Jackson State Tigers and McNeese State Cowboys, has died. He was 23.
Levi Wyatt, a former college football standout who played for the Jackson State Tigers and McNeese State Cowboys, has died. He was 23.
Mississippi teen accused of killing elderly couple was known to deputies before attack
A Mississippi sheriff's incident report obtained by Fox News Digital says the 17-year-old accused of killing an elderly couple in their Mendenhall home was already suspected in numerous burglaries and vehicle thefts in the area
A Mississippi sheriff's incident report obtained by Fox News Digital says the 17-year-old accused of killing an elderly couple in their Mendenhall home was already suspected in numerous burglaries and vehicle thefts in the area
Ex-'Teacher of the Year,' assistant principal arrested on child sex charges
A former Mississippi educator is in custody after authorities reported she had sexual relations with a student.
A former Mississippi educator is in custody after authorities reported she had sexual relations with a student.
Nolan Wells death: Independent autopsy findings revealed in Chicago
An independent autopsy report is adding new questions in the death of Nolan Wells.
An independent autopsy report is adding new questions in the death of Nolan Wells.
Nolan Wells' family calls for further investigation: 'It's not adding up'
The family of Nolan Wells, the Mississippi 18-year-old found dead after a July 4 boat trip, say they've uncovered disturbing details as they try to figure out what happened.
The family of Nolan Wells, the Mississippi 18-year-old found dead after a July 4 boat trip, say they've uncovered disturbing details as they try to figure out what happened.
Search called off after body matching missing teen Nolan Wells found off Mississippi coast
Nolan Wells, 18, was last seen on Fourth of July near Horn Island as the U.S. Coast Guard and United Cajun Navy searched.
Nolan Wells, 18, was last seen on Fourth of July near Horn Island as the U.S. Coast Guard and United Cajun Navy searched.
Man fired by firm after viral video shows him scolding dad for taking young daughters into women's restroom
An irate customer who went viral for scolding a father inside a gas station's women's restroom while he was helping his two young daughters has been fired by a Mississippi real estate firm.
An irate customer who went viral for scolding a father inside a gas station's women's restroom while he was helping his two young daughters has been fired by a Mississippi real estate firm.
Toddler killed, one injured after Mississippi officers fire at car
A shoplifting call in Mississippi led to the death of a 1-year-old boy after a police officer opened fire on the vehicle the child was in, according to authorities and the child’s grandfather. The shooting also injured one other individual.
A shoplifting call in Mississippi led to the death of a 1-year-old boy after a police officer opened fire on the vehicle the child was in, according to authorities and the child’s grandfather. The shooting also injured one other individual.
Woman dies after snorkeling trip off Key West
A 63-year-old Mississippi woman died after being found unresponsive while snorkeling near Mule Key off Key West.
A 63-year-old Mississippi woman died after being found unresponsive while snorkeling near Mule Key off Key West.
Semitrailer carrying 11,000 pounds of Kit Kat bars overturns on Mississippi interstate: Reports
A semitrailer reportedly carrying 11,000 pounds of Kit Kat bars overturned on a Mississippi interstate on Memorial Day.
A semitrailer reportedly carrying 11,000 pounds of Kit Kat bars overturned on a Mississippi interstate on Memorial Day.