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March 13, 2023

AK officials investigating the death of 18-year-old boy who was found dead in a Mississippi national forest

The body of an 18-year-old high school student was found in a Mississippi national forest. Arkansas officials are investigating the boy's death as a homicide.

March 12, 2023

College baseball team piles 35 runs onto opponent after umpire controversy leads to suspension

New Orleans destroyed Mississippi Valley State on Saturday a day after a controversial call led to the suspension of a Southland Conference umpire.

March 11, 2023

Umpire suspended 'indefinitely' after video of horrendous game-ending third strike call goes viral

The Southland Conference has suspended an umpire who seemed to purposely end a game with an egregious third strike call on Friday night.

March 11, 2023

College baseball game ends on obvious ball after player argues strike call: ‘That is horrific!’

A college baseball game between New Orleans and Mississippi Valley State ended on an egregious strike three call Friday after a Delta Devils player argued the prior call.

March 10, 2023

Mississippi man sentenced to 42 months in prison for cross burning

A Mississippi man was sentenced to 42 months in prison for burning a cross in his front yard. The man pleaded guilty to a federal hate crime in December.

March 9, 2023

Mississippi on track to ban 'gas station heroin' with opioid-like withdrawal symptoms

Mississippi would join several states that have banned tianeptine, a pill that can cause withdrawal symptoms similar to those of opioids.

March 9, 2023

Expansion of Medicaid benefits for new moms gaining support in some Republican states

The expansion of Medicaid for new moms has gained support in many GOP states that previously have not supported Medicaid. They claim coverage is central to their anti-abortion agenda

March 9, 2023

Mississippi couple welcomes 'rare' quintuplets after infertility battle: 'The biggest blessing'

Haylee and Shawn Ladner of Mississippi have grown from a family of two to a family of seven after they welcomed their quintuplets. Four of the babies are identical girls.

March 7, 2023

Mississippi opal gains status as state symbol under new law

The Mississippi opal has gained status as the state's gemstone under a new law. The measure received unanimous support from lawmakers in the state House and Senate.

March 6, 2023

Another Mississippi hospital to suspend labor, delivery services April 1

Another Mississippi hospital has suspended their delivery services starting April 1. Birthing centers are closing due to a shortage of obstetricians and decreasing health care access.