2022 midterms: Primaries shift focus to control of US House
Primary elections in seven states Tuesday will set the stage for U.S. House and Senate races this fall.
Mississippi festival shooting: Final day canceled after 1 killed, several wounded
A law enforcement officer shot and killed one of the people suspected of firing the shots at a festival in Mississippi that left 1 dead and several injured.
NASA says this is what caused a loud boom over Mississippi
Many people reported hearing loud noises across the state Wednesday morning.
Man who lost sister now decorates caskets for parents who lost children
Casey Lawhon, 25, has found his mission in life by personalizing caskets for families to honor their loved ones lost.
Mississippi woman calls police after Apple notifies her of device apparently tracking her location
'Unknown Accessory Detected,' the Apple notification stated. 'This item has been moving with you for a while. The owner can see its location.'
Mississippi officer responds to call, finds son shot and killed
A Mississippi police officer responded to a deadly shooting Sunday morning only to find out that her son was the victim.
EPA head tours ‘Cancer Alley,’ other embattled communities, pledges action
EPA Administrator Michael Regan recently completed a tour from Mississippi to Texas, highlighting low-income, mostly minority communities affected by industrial pollution.
At historic Supreme Court abortion arguments, conservatives signal changes
Supreme Court justices on Wednesday are weighing whether to uphold a Mississippi law that bans abortion after 15 weeks and overrule the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision.
Skeletal remains identified 44 years after murder victim's death
Investigators have identified the skeletal remains of a woman first discovered 44 years ago. Samuel Little, America’s most prolific serial killer who died in prison last December, is considered the prime suspect.
Mississippi records highest COVID-19 death rate in the US
Mississippi has surpassed New Jersey as the state with the highest rate of COVID-19 deaths in the U.S., with roughly 1 of every 320 Mississippians having succumbed to the coronavirus.
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.
How to help victims of Hurricane Ida
Hurricane Ida brought life-threatening floods and knocked out power to more than a million in Louisiana and Mississippi. Here’s how you can help.
Ida: Rescues underway after hurricane brings flooding, 'catastrophic' damage to power grid
Ida weakened to a tropical storm early Monday as it continued through Louisiana and Mississippi, bringing damaging winds and flash flooding.
Understanding Multiple Sclerosis following Christina Applegate's own diagnosis
Breast Cancer survivor Christina Applegate has revealed she has now been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. While unfortunate, the Emmy Award winner's diagnosis brings awareness of the disease many people suffer from.
Mississippi argues Supreme Court should overturn Roe v. Wade ruling
Mississippi is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn its landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling that legalized abortion nationwide.
Potential Tropical Cyclone 3: Minimal impacts for Southeast Texas
A tropical storm warning is in effect for a portion of the U.S. Gulf Coast as a system approaches, but impacts for Southeast Texas are expected to be minimal.
Supreme Court agrees to hear Mississippi's abortion ban in case that could lead to rollback of rights
The Supreme Court's order sets up a showdown over abortion with a more conservative court seemingly ready to dramatically alter nearly 50 years of rulings on abortion rights.
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.
Assignment at Mississippi middle school asks students to ‘pretend like you are a slave’
A photo of a Mississippi middle school teacher’s writing assignment on slavery is drawing heavy criticism online, and parents in the district are speaking out.
‘Neanderthal thinking’: Biden calls Texas, other states’ decisions to ease COVID-19 rules ‘a big mistake’
President Joe Biden called Texas and other states’ decisions to end mask mandates and loosen other COVID-19 restrictions “a big mistake” and said it's “Neanderthal thinking.”