Man who stole plane in Mississippi charged with making terroristic threats
Cory Wayne Patterson stole a plane from the Tupelo Regional Airport, took off, called 911 and then threatened to crash the aircraft.
Cory Wayne Patterson stole a plane from the Tupelo Regional Airport, took off, called 911 and then threatened to crash the aircraft.
‘Wonderful’ Texas couple brings U-Haul full of water to Mississippi amid water crisis
“As soon as I saw it, I didn’t give it a thought. I just told my husband, I said, ‘We need to bring some water.'"
“As soon as I saw it, I didn’t give it a thought. I just told my husband, I said, ‘We need to bring some water.'"
Jackson water crisis: City sees some improvements in damaged water system
The water crisis affects the city's 150,000 residents — many of whom were unable to take showers or flush toilets — plus an estimated 30,000 who come into the city to work at businesses without water pressure.
The water crisis affects the city's 150,000 residents — many of whom were unable to take showers or flush toilets — plus an estimated 30,000 who come into the city to work at businesses without water pressure.
Houston mayor announces water drive for Jackson, MS residents following flooding
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner has announced a water drive to help the residents of Jackson, Mississippi following flooding and torrential rains.
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner has announced a water drive to help the residents of Jackson, Mississippi following flooding and torrential rains.
Man admits faking his death to avoid sex abuse charges
A military veteran pleaded guilty to faking his own death to try to avoid sexual abuse charges in Mississippi.
A military veteran pleaded guilty to faking his own death to try to avoid sexual abuse charges in Mississippi.
Emmett Till murder: Grand jury declines to indict woman whose accusation incited Black teen's lynching
A grand jury in Mississippi has declined to indict the white woman whose accusation set off the lynching of Black teenager Emmett Till nearly 70 years ago, despite revelations about an unserved arrest warrant and a newly revealed memoir by the woman, a prosecutor said Tuesday.
A grand jury in Mississippi has declined to indict the white woman whose accusation set off the lynching of Black teenager Emmett Till nearly 70 years ago, despite revelations about an unserved arrest warrant and a newly revealed memoir by the woman, a prosecutor said Tuesday.
Airbnb removed Mississippi 'slave cabin' listing after viral TikTok
Airbnb said it removed the listing and others that have reportedly included former slave quarters in the U.S.
Airbnb said it removed the listing and others that have reportedly included former slave quarters in the U.S.
Deadly bacteria found in continental U.S. soil for the first time
Melioidosis, or Whitmore’s disease, can cause a variety of symptoms and can infect any organ, including the brain.
Melioidosis, or Whitmore’s disease, can cause a variety of symptoms and can infect any organ, including the brain.
Mississippi women's health clinic drops challenge of state's near-ban on abortions
The Mississippi abortion clinic that was at the center of the U.S. Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe v. Wade has ended a lawsuit in which it was seeking to block the state from enforcing a law banning most abortions.
The Mississippi abortion clinic that was at the center of the U.S. Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe v. Wade has ended a lawsuit in which it was seeking to block the state from enforcing a law banning most abortions.
Mississippi abortion clinic is sold, won’t reopen, owner says
The Pink House stopped offering medication and surgical abortions July 6, the day before Mississippi enacted a law that bans most abortions.
The Pink House stopped offering medication and surgical abortions July 6, the day before Mississippi enacted a law that bans most abortions.
Only son donates kidney to mother: ‘It’s amazing to give life in a different way’
The 25-year-old couldn’t imagine going through life without his mother. So he did what he could to help her live longer.
The 25-year-old couldn’t imagine going through life without his mother. So he did what he could to help her live longer.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.'
'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.
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.
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.
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.
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.