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February 22, 2024

Mississippi bill would allow incarcerated people to sue prisons over transgender inmates

Mississippi lawmakers may allow prisoners to sue correctional facilities if they encounter inmates of the opposite sex under a new Republican-championed bill.

February 22, 2024

Mississippi university mulls over removing 'Women' from its name

The Mississippi University for Women may change its name to the Wynbridge State University of Mississippi after seeking legislative approval to maintain its "W" nickname.

February 15, 2024

On this day in history, February 15, 1903, the first Teddy bear goes on sale

The first "Teddy bear" was put on sale on this day in history, Feb. 15, 1903. Created by Morris and Rose Michtom, the bear toy, inspired by the president, was a huge success.

February 14, 2024

Mississippi prison sued over dangerous conditions, healthcare shortcomings

The Central Mississippi Correctional Facility is being sued for allegedly exposing inmates to cancer-causing chemicals without protection and denying adequate treatment.

February 9, 2024

Dashcam video captures driver avoiding Jackson, Mississippi, shootout

A driver has captured a dashcam video showing a chaotic shootout unfolding in broad daylight in front of a gas station in Jackson, Mississippi.

February 6, 2024

Mississippi mother sues poultry factory where 16-year-old son died in workplace accident

Duvan Perez, 16, died last year in a workplace accident at Mar-Jac Poultry in Mississippi. His death marks the third loss of life in less than three years at the poultry plant.

January 31, 2024

Plans for massive homeless village in Jackson, Mississippi panics residents: ‘Don’t let it go through’

A plan to create 60 tiny homes for the homeless population in Jackson, Mississippi is facing backlash from residents who worry the move could exacerbate crime.

January 29, 2024

2 arrested in Mississippi after baby found behind dumpsters of mobile home park

Two people were arrested in an investigation into the abandonment of a newborn girl who was found behind dumpsters at the Grove of Cayce mobile home park in MS.

January 26, 2024

RNC files an election integrity lawsuit in Mississippi challenging ballot counting deadlines

The RNC filed a lawsuit Friday to stop Mississippi ballots received days after Election Day from being counted, arguing the current statute violates federal law.

January 24, 2024

Mississippi mom of 3 shoots knife-wielding home intruder in act of 'bravery,' police say

A Mississippi mother of three protected her family by shooting a home invasion suspect. Steve Lamar Goss Jr. is charged with burglary and four counts of attempted murder.