May 16, 2023 Mississippi doctor charged with fondling teenage patients A Mississippi doctor has been arrested and charged with two counts of sexual battery over allegations that he fondled teenage patients. The man's medical license has been suspended.
May 15, 2023 1 lawsuit over appointment of Mississippi judges dismissed, another case still pending A Mississippi judge dismissed one lawsuit that challenged a new law that appointed judges in the majority-Black capital city of Jackson and the surrounding county.
May 12, 2023 Mississippi Republicans clash with Democratic leaders in Hinds County over court appointments A federal judge temporarily blocked the appointment of four state court judges in the majority-Black county on Friday. The appointments have prompted protests from local residents.
May 11, 2023 Brett Favre, Pat McAfee legal dispute appears to come to an end Podcast host Pat McAfee announced on his Thursday program that NFL Hall of Famer Brett Favre is withdrawing his defamation lawsuit against him.
May 10, 2023 Mississippi Rep. Banks charged with felony false tax return Longtime Mississippi Democratic Rep. Earle Banks has been charged with making false statements on a tax return. He agreed to wave indictment and be prosecuted on a felony charge.
May 9, 2023 Mississippi Highway Patrol vehicle hits, kills pedestrian Mississippi Highway Patrol vehicle hit and killed a pedestrian near a fast-food restaurant on U.S. Highway 61. The accident early Saturday found the 27-year-old with serious injuries.
May 8, 2023 MS deputies allegedly waterboarded suspects with milk, tried to use sex toys on them An investigation into claims that six Rankin County, Mississippi deputies violated two suspects' civil rights is now examining allegations that the men were sexually assaulted.
May 6, 2023 Mississippi man killed, 6 injured when shooter runs past restaurant security, opens fire A teenager is dead and at least six others were shot late Friday evening at a Mississippi restaurant in Ocean Springs. Police have yet to make any arrests.
May 4, 2023 Mississippi man accused of shooting state trooper arrested by US Marshals, charged with attempted murder A Mississippi man accused of shooting a state highway patrol trooper was arrested by the U.S. Marshals on Thursday, according to a statement from the agency.
May 4, 2023 4th Mississippi inmate captured after 11 days on the run; woman arrested Hinds County Sheriff Tyree Jones on Thursday announced the capture of fugitive Corey Harrison, who was the last of four inmates who went on the run after escaping from the Hinds County Detention Center in Raymond, Mississippi, more than a week ago.
