Mississippi flag removed from one city hall building due to Confederate emblem
City council members in Gulfport, Mississippi voted unanimously to take down the state flag, which includes the Confederate battle emblem, from municipal buildings.
City council members in Gulfport, Mississippi voted unanimously to take down the state flag, which includes the Confederate battle emblem, from municipal buildings.
Mississippi lawmakers drafting resolution to remove Confederate emblem from state flag: report
The crescendo of calls comes amid protests over the May 25 death of George Floyd, a black man who died after a white police officer kneeled on his neck for nearly nine minutes, and has reignited discussions over racial equality across the country.
The crescendo of calls comes amid protests over the May 25 death of George Floyd, a black man who died after a white police officer kneeled on his neck for nearly nine minutes, and has reignited discussions over racial equality across the country.
St. Louis man allegedly dragged to death by FedEx truck during protest: reports
A man in St. Louis was dragged and killed by a FedEx truck early Saturday following hours of violent demonstrations that rocked the city.
A man in St. Louis was dragged and killed by a FedEx truck early Saturday following hours of violent demonstrations that rocked the city.
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.
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.
Historic flooding hits Mississippi, Tennessee with more drenching rains expected
Forecasters said heavy rains were expected in a band from eastern Louisiana across central parts of Mississippi and Alabama and into far west Georgia.
Forecasters said heavy rains were expected in a band from eastern Louisiana across central parts of Mississippi and Alabama and into far west Georgia.
Men wanted in connection with Mississippi gas station shooting arrested in Zumbrota, Minnesota
The men were arrested on Hwy. 52 in Zumbrota after driving 20 straight hours from Mississippi after the alleged shooting.
The men were arrested on Hwy. 52 in Zumbrota after driving 20 straight hours from Mississippi after the alleged shooting.
Mississippi police department using shelter to build relationships, get dogs adopted
A group of Mississippi police officers are working to cultivate community relationships by helping shelter pups find their forever homes.
A group of Mississippi police officers are working to cultivate community relationships by helping shelter pups find their forever homes.
Fiancé: ESPN reporter who died following pneumonia battle had Stage IV cancer
An ESPN reporter who died in December 2019 after contracting pneumonia had Stage IV cancer, according to his fiancé.
An ESPN reporter who died in December 2019 after contracting pneumonia had Stage IV cancer, according to his fiancé.
Rappers Jay Z, Yo Gotti file lawsuit against prison officials on behalf of inmates, report says
Rappers Jay Z and Yo Gotti filed a lawsuit Wednesday against prison officials in Mississippi on behalf of 29 inmates.
Rappers Jay Z and Yo Gotti filed a lawsuit Wednesday against prison officials in Mississippi on behalf of 29 inmates.
Pregnant teacher loses unborn child in head-on collision while driving home from baby shower
A pregnant fourth-grade teacher from Jones County, Mississippi, was struck in a head-on collision while driving home from her baby shower Saturday, causing the death of her unborn child.
A pregnant fourth-grade teacher from Jones County, Mississippi, was struck in a head-on collision while driving home from her baby shower Saturday, causing the death of her unborn child.
2 men accused of gluing winning numbers onto lottery ticket
The suspects allegedly presented an altered $100,000 ticket that appeared to have the winning numbers glued onto it.
The suspects allegedly presented an altered $100,000 ticket that appeared to have the winning numbers glued onto it.
Two Mississippi inmates escape from prison, still at large, authorities say
The inmates were reportedly discovered missing during an "emergency count" on Saturday.
The inmates were reportedly discovered missing during an "emergency count" on Saturday.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Man finds collar, note on mailbox saying missing dog was shot by neighbor for digging through trash
A Mississippi man was devastated after discovering that his missing dog was fatally shot by a neighbor who left a note and the collar of his beloved pet hanging on his mailbox.
A Mississippi man was devastated after discovering that his missing dog was fatally shot by a neighbor who left a note and the collar of his beloved pet hanging on his mailbox.
Hacker used security camera to talk to Mississippi girl, 8, in her bedroom, family warns
“I’m Santa Claus,” the hacker says. “Don’t you want to be my best friend?”
“I’m Santa Claus,” the hacker says. “Don’t you want to be my best friend?”
Mississippi hoping Baby Yoda can get drivers to put their kids in car seats
The force is strong … in Mississippi.
The force is strong … in Mississippi.
Recall Alert: 86 tons of chicken fried rice may have plastic bits in it
A Mississippi company -- Ajinomoto Foods North America Inc. -- is recalling more than 86 tons of chicken fried rice that may contain bits of plastic.
A Mississippi company -- Ajinomoto Foods North America Inc. -- is recalling more than 86 tons of chicken fried rice that may contain bits of plastic.
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.
Tropical Storm Nestor formed in the Gulf of Mexico on Friday, threatening the northern Gulf Coast with rising seawater, high winds and heavy rains.
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.
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.