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September 7, 2023

Mississippi Democrats select Ty Pinkins as new nominee for secretary of state

Mississippi Democrats have selected attorney Ty Pinkins as their new nominee for secretary of state after the previous candidate withdrew due to serious health issues.

August 30, 2023

Child rapist who made jet ski prison escape allegedly with family help captured after year on the run

Local and federal authorities have arrested Arkansas fugitive Samuel Hartman, who was convicted of raping a minor in 2013 and escaped prison last August with help from family.

August 29, 2023

800-pound, 14-foot alligator caught in Mississippi breaks harvest record: 'A lot of leather'

Four alligator hunters have broken Mississippi state's harvest record with a 14-foot, 3-inch male alligator that weighs 802 pounds. The reptile is providing meat and leather.

August 29, 2023

Interim Jackson, MS, police chief officially confirmed as department's head

The Jackson, Mississippi City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to approve interim Police Chief Joseph Wade as the permanent head of the department.

August 29, 2023

Local Mississippi news outlet asks court to throw out defamation suit involving former Gov. Phil Bryant

Former Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant filed a defamation suit against a local media outlet. Mississippi Today is asking the court to throw out the lawsuit.

August 28, 2023

Democratic candidate withdraws from Mississippi secretary of state race due to health issues

The Democratic contender for the position of Mississippi secretary of state, has decided to withdraw from the upcoming November general election due to health challenges.

August 28, 2023

Mullen Automotive's new electric car factory in Mississippi marks milestone with debut of class 3 EV truck

A new electric car manufacturing facility in Mississippi has successfully rolled out its inaugural vehicle, marking a significant contribution to the EV sector in the Mid-South.

August 25, 2023

10-year-old boy arrested, put in back of squad car over minor offense: reports

A Senatobia police officer was fired for arresting a boy, 10, and detaining him in a jail cell after he peed outside, the department's chief said in a statement.

August 25, 2023

Former MS death row inmate, who killed teen niece, to be resentenced to life with possibility of parole

A court ruled that a former Mississippi death row inmate, who murdered his niece, was entitled to life imprisonment with the possibility of parole due to his intellectual disabilities.

August 22, 2023

Mississippi officer loses job following arrest of 10-year-old for public urination

Following the disturbing arrest and detention of a 10-year-old child for urinating in a parking lot, a police officer in Mississippi has lost his position.