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April 26, 2023

Mississippi escaped inmate spotted at Houston-area gas station, police say

An inmate who was among three others who escaped a Mississippi detention facility over the weekend was spotted at a Houston-area gas station Wednesday, police said.

April 26, 2023

Flooding Mississippi River prompts evacuations, sandbagging

The flooding of the Mississippi River prompted home evacuations of residents, while others stacked sandbags walls. The river flooded low-lying parks and streets by Wednesday.

April 26, 2023

Mississippi mother of rare quintuplets reveals first photos of her babies as they 'reach new milestones'

A Mississippi couple is sharing images of their five little ones who have been in the NICU at the University of Mississippi Medical Center since mom birthed the quintuplets in February.

April 26, 2023

Escaped Mississippi inmate suspected of killing pastor presumed dead after barricade, house fire

Mississippi and Texas officials are looking for inmates who escaped Saturday night from a Hinds County jail. The men face additional charges in the escape.

April 26, 2023

Historic Black-owned hotel in Mississippi that was a safe haven during segregation gets demolished

A historical Black-owned hotel in Meridian, Mississippi, was razed after falling into disrepair. The hotel was once a safe haven for Black travelers during segregation.

April 25, 2023

Mississippi jail escapee suspected in carjacking murder in Jackson

One of the Mississippi jail escapees is suspected of killing a man and stealing his pickup truck in Jackson. The man was shot after pulling over to help someone who wrecked a motorcycle.

April 25, 2023

Mississippi, Alabama celebrate Confederate Memorial Day as efforts to abolish holiday stall

Confederate Memorial Day was celebrated in Alabama and Mississippi as efforts to abolish state holidays that honor the old Confederacy have stalled.

April 24, 2023

4 prisoners on the run after escaping from Mississippi jail

Four prisoners who escaped over the weekend from a Mississippi jail are on the run. Investigators believe there were two vehicles connected to the escape.

April 22, 2023

Why are teen girls across the United States struggling? Studies show 60% of girls reported persistent sadness

Teenage girls across the United States are in crisis according to studies. A recent study showed almost 60% of girls reported persistent hopelessness and sadness.

April 22, 2023

3 deep red state governors' races that could be surprisingly competitive in 2023 — and even expand Dem control

Republicans have a chance to flip two gubernatorial seats in red states Kentucky and Louisiana this fall as Democrats hope for one upset in Mississippi