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July 13, 2023

Heavy rainfall causes severe flooding in central Mississippi

Central Mississippi experienced torrential rain on Thursday, resulting in widespread flooding, road closures, and water entering homes and businesses in Winston County and Louisville.

July 11, 2023

Mississippi attorney general seeks to overturn conviction of former police officer in beating death case

The Mississippi attorney general has filed an appeal with the state appeals court, requesting the reversal of the conviction of a former police officer in the 2019 beating death of a man.

July 7, 2023

Lawsuit filed against Mississippi cities by family of man fatally struck during police pursuit

The family of Steven Pearson filed a lawsuit against two cities in central Mississippi, alleging that the negligent actions of police officers resulted in his untimely death.

July 7, 2023

All-SEC Mississippi State linebacker, Super Bowl champ Johnie Cooks dead at 64

Johnie Cooks, a former NFL player and three-time all-Southeastern Conference linebacker, passed away on Thursday at the age of 64. A cause of death was not given.

July 5, 2023

Authorities capture Mississippi teen charged with murder who escaped from jail

After evading capture for over a week, one of the three teenagers who escaped from a juvenile detention center in Mississippi has been apprehended by police.

July 3, 2023

Mississippi College Board appoints Tracy Cook as interim president of Alcorn State University

The Mississippi Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning has given approval for the appointment of Tracy Cook as the interim president of Alcorn State University.

June 29, 2023

Mississippi enacts dozens of new laws ranging from designated state fruit to tightened voting restrictions

Dozens of new laws are being enacted in Mississippi. From a set punishment for stealing pecans to fentanyl testing, the laws cover a variety of topics.

June 26, 2023

Civil rights icon James Meredith falls outside Mississippi Capitol during his 90th birthday event

James Meredith, a civil rights icon and Black voting rights activist, fell outside the Mississippi Capitol as he celebrated his 90th birthday but did not suffer any visible injuries.

June 23, 2023

Mississippi dad arrested for capital murder in death of baby girl

A Mississippi father, Gabriel Girner, 21, was arrested on murder charges this week in the death of his baby daughter who suffered blunt force trauma, police said.

June 21, 2023

Mississippi governor attends GOP fundraiser in Alabama amidst tornado recovery efforts

Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves faced criticism for attending a GOP fundraising event in Alabama while his state grappled with the aftermath of devastating tornadoes and power outages.