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March 16, 2023

Mississippi man accused of killing his wife, burning her car, as authorities search for her remains

Mississippi deputies have upgraded a missing person investigation to a murder case and say that a man shot and killed his wife and burned her car.

March 16, 2023

Mississippi 3-year-old leads Louisiana deputies to mom, sisters who drowned in Gulf of Mexico

Mississippi resident Samantha Alexander and two of her children drowned on a Louisiana beach in Cameron Parish, according to authorities. Her 3-year-old son led deputies to the scene.

March 16, 2023

Missing Louisiana barge worker found dead in Mississippi River

The body of a missing Louisiana barge worker was pulled out of the Mississippi River. The man was reported missing on Feb. 7 after slipping off a barge while working.

March 15, 2023

Mississippi Gov. Reeves vetoes 2 bills on health insurance

Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves vetoed two health insurance bills, arguing that they would boost the cost of health care. The health commissioner would have had the ability to set rates.

March 15, 2023

Fentanyl testing materials will be legalized in Mississippi

Mississippi is legalizing materials that will allow people to test illegal drugs to ensure they are not laced with fentanyl. The bill will become law on Jul. 1.

March 15, 2023

Parents of Mississippi newborn charged with murder 30 years after baby found in dumpster

Inga Johansen and Andrew Carriere were each charged with murder in the death of their baby, who was found in a dumpster in Picayune, Mississippi in 1992.

March 14, 2023

Mississippi dismemberment murder of Black man prompts federal investigation

Mississippi police called for a federal investigation of a man whose dismembered body was found in November. Local police believe this killing may have been racially motivated.

March 13, 2023

Choctaws announce expansion at southeast Mississippi casino

The Choctaw Indian Tribe announced an expansion at a southeastern Mississippi casino. This expansion will allow for more slot machines, a restaurant, and office space.

March 13, 2023

Amtrak seeks funding to study Mississippi-to-Texas I-20 train route

Amtraks want federal funds to study a Mississippi-to-Texas I-20 train route. The funds they are seeking will come from last year's congressional infrastructure law.

March 13, 2023

Rehabilitated bald eagle released in Mississippi after getting struck by car

A bald eagle was released Saturday in northeast Mississippi after being treated for six weeks for a bruised shoulder. The eagle was struck by a car near the Natchez Trace Parkway.