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October 13, 2023

Lawsuit claims Mississippi city withheld information on eminent domain threat to Black neighborhood

A lawsuit was filed against a Mississippi city, alleging it failed to inform property owners in a predominantly Black neighborhood about a redevelopment plan targetting their homes.

October 11, 2023

Mississippi police arrest man in shooting deaths of mother and 8-year-old son found in burned home

A man suspected of being involved in the shooting deaths of a woman and her 8-year-old son has been apprehended by Lauderdale County sheriff's deputies.

October 11, 2023

Democratic challenger outpaces GOP incumbent in fundraising for Mississippi governor's race

In the Mississippi gubernatorial race, the Democratic challenger has outpaced the GOP incumbent in campaign fundraising this year, according to finance reports submitted on Tuesday.

October 9, 2023

Mississippi city denies accusations that its coercing, transporting, dumping homeless people in Alabama

The city of Mobile has accused Biloxi, Mississippi, of coercing and relocating its homeless people to Alabama. The Mayor of Biloxi has denied the accusations.

October 5, 2023

Mississippi serial wedding crasher wanted in Alabama arrested at wedding in her home state: Authorities

A Mississippi woman accused of being a serial wedding crasher has been arrested for stealing gifts from a wedding she was not invited to, authorities said.

October 3, 2023

Newly incorporated Mississippi city's chief of police resigns

Gluckstadt, Mississippi Police Chief Wendell Watts is resigning from his position, and refused to comment on his future plans when speaking with the press.

October 3, 2023

Potential nail-biter race in deep-red state heats up as Dem nominee accuses GOP governor, family of corruption

Democrat Mississippi gubernatorial nominee Brandon Presley is accusing GOP Gov. Tate Reeves and his family of corruption after a family business raked in large sums from state contracts.

September 28, 2023

Biden approves federal disaster assistance for Louisiana's battle against saltwater intrusion

President Joe Biden has announced the availability of federal disaster assistance for Louisiana, where efforts are underway to combat the leak of saltwater into the Mississippi River.

September 22, 2023

Former Mississippi Democratic Party chair files lawsuit to reclaim leadership position

The former chair of Mississippi's Democratic Party, Tyree Irving, has initiated legal action to reclaim his leadership position, asserting that his removal in July was improper.

September 10, 2023

Some National Guard units haven't followed order to ditch Confederate items: report

Army National Guard units in some southern states have allowed the deadline to pass without turning in Confederate-themed guidon streamers as mandated by Congress.