Mississippi - Page 40

March 4, 2023

Mississippi mall shooting leaves 2 injured: Police

A mall shooting in Hattiesburg, Mississippi on Saturday afternoon at around 5:30 p.m. left two people injured, according to the Hattiesburg Police Department.

March 3, 2023

Severe weather rocks Southern states bringing high winds, tornadoes, knocking out power for nearly 1 million

Severe storms across the South have left nearly 1 million customers without power as high winds and tornadoes went through the region.

March 1, 2023

City of Natchez appoints first female police chief

The city of Natchez in Mississippi has appointed its first female police chief. The board promoted her from the interim position she has held since December.

March 1, 2023

Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves signs bill banning transgender surgeries for minors

Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves on Tuesday signed legislation banning gender affirming surgeries for minors, calling it a "dangerous movement" that misleads young children.

February 24, 2023

Mississippi pastor accused of sexual battery held without bond

A Mississippi youth pastor accused of sexual battery is being held without bond. The pastor was accused of having sex with a 16-year-old church member on two occasions.

February 23, 2023

Jury finds 'no criminal conduct' in Mississippi fatal police shooting of Black teen

A state jury has found "no criminal conduct" in a Mississippi fatal police shooting of a Black teenager. The officer shot the teen in the head after pulling over a car with minors.

February 21, 2023

Mississippi Senate passes ban on transgender surgeries for minors

The Mississippi Senate has passed a ban on transgender healthcare for anyone younger than 18. Republican Gov. Tate Reeves has indicated he will sign it into law.

February 20, 2023

Former Mississippi prison guard sentenced to 3 years probation for COVID relief fraud

A former Mississippi prison guard has been sentenced to three years of probation for COVID relief fraud. The woman submitted two fraudulent PPP loan applications.

February 18, 2023

Biden responds after serial shooting in Tate County, Mississippi leaves 6 dead; suspect in custody

President Joe Biden called Congress to take action and enact commonsense gun reforms after a shooting incident in Tate County, Mississippi left six dead on Friday.

February 18, 2023

Mississippi sheriff says 6 dead in shootings at multiple locations, suspect in custody

A Mississippi sheriff says a series of shootings left six people dead on Friday, including the suspect's ex-wife and stepfather. The suspect was identified as Richard Dale Crum, 52.