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May 14, 2024

Son suspected of killing own mother, 2 sisters in Mother's Day massacre shot dead hundreds of miles away

A son believed to be a suspect in Mother’s Day massacre was found and shot dead after opening fire on law enforcement officers hundreds of miles away.

May 10, 2024

Large barge crashes into historic Fort Madision Bridge in Iowa, later sinks

A near 100-year-old bridge in Iowa was struck by a loose barge on Thursday prompting its temporary closure before later reopening without any significant damage or injuries.

May 9, 2024

The cicada invasion has begun! Find out where the flying insects are emerging

The cicada invasion of 2024 has kicked off where billions of the flying insects will appear in 17 states in a rare natural phenomenon not seen since 1803

May 7, 2024

Mississippi ex-sheriff pleads guilty to lying about nude photos solicited from female inmate

Former Sheriff Terry Grassaree of Noxubee County, Mississippi, pleaded guilty to making a false statement to the FBI as they probed claims he solicited nude photos from a female inmate.

April 30, 2024

Mississippi lawmakers poised to vote on Medicaid expansion plan with work mandate

Mississippi legislators are set to vote on a Medicaid expansion plan this week would require new program recipients to be employed at least 100 hours a month.

April 25, 2024

Mississippi plaintiff rejects settlement for brother who died after police pulled him out of car

Bettersten Wade, who sued the city of Jackson, MI, over the death of her brother rejected a settlement after officials publicly disclosed what the city would pay his survivors.

April 24, 2024

Mississippi Senate and House haggle over Medicaid expansion as session nears end

The Mississippi House proposed expanding Medicaid coverage to people who earn up to 138% of the federal poverty level, while the Senate advocated for a slower approach.

April 10, 2024

Cicada invasion: An ‘amazing’ American phenomenon and bonanza for anglers

The U.S. is expecting an invasion of noisy mating cicadas in the coming weeks, which will pose nuisance for some gardeners and an opportunity for others like anglers.

April 10, 2024

Former Mississippi officers who admitted to torturing 2 Black men face sentencing in state court

Following their federal sentencing, six ex-Mississippi law enforcement officers will be sentenced in state court for the torture of two Black men in January 2023.

April 8, 2024

Mississippi anticipates slight budget growth in coming year

Mississippi lawmakers on Friday set a $7.6 billion revenue estimate for the year beginning July 1, a 1% increase over the current year.