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June 6, 2023

VA blasted for replacing American flag with pride flag at veteran cemetery, state GOP demands its removal

Mississippians are calling for the removal of a LGBTQ flag at a veterans cemetery, after it was hung in place of an American Flag for June pride month.

June 5, 2023

Former MS state senator's plane had autopilot issues in leadup to near-vertical fatal crash

A plane piloted by former Mississippi state Sen. Johnny Morgan was experiencing autopilot issues when it plunged into the ground near Fayetteville, Arkansas, last month, killing him.

June 5, 2023

Mississippi faces lawsuit over legislation restricting free speech near government buildings

A new lawsuit says a Mississippi law will restrict free speech by requiring people to obtain permission from state officials for any protest near state government buildings in Jackson.

June 3, 2023

Fiery small plane crash kills 2 people in Mississippi: video

A small plane crash left two people dead in Mississippi after it went down soon after takeoff on Saturday morning at the Tupelo Regional Airport.

June 3, 2023

Small plane crash kills 2 in Mississippi

Crews extinguish a plane that caught fire after crashing at the Tupelo Regional Airport, Saturday, June, 3, 2023. (Jay Nichols)

June 1, 2023

Mississippi officer killed during standoff in hostage situation identified

Two police officers in Mississippi were shot, and one of them died during a lengthy standoff that began when a man took a woman hostage in a home. The suspect was fatally shot.

June 1, 2023

Mississippi police officer killed while responding to hostage situation, another injured

A police officer in Mississippi is dead and another is injured after they responded to a hostage situation during the early morning hours on Thursday.

May 30, 2023

2 more inmates escape from Mississippi jail with security problems, 1 caught

One of two inmates who escaped from a Mississippi jail has been been captured, while another remains at large. Inmates escaped through air duct above ceiling in recreation room.

May 26, 2023

Little Rock charter school system welcomes new CEO

Career educator Cherie Labat has been selected to be the next CEO of Arkansas' eStem Public Charter School system, which serves nearly 3,000 students in Little Rock.

May 26, 2023

Indianola, Mississippi police officer suspended without pay after shooting 11-year-old Aderrien Murry: report

The officer accused of shooting Aderrien Murry in Indianola, Mississippi, over the weekend has been suspended without pay, his family attorney is saying.