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January 26, 2023

2 alleged white supremacist gang members imprisoned for trying to kill inmate

Two people who are alledgedlly apart of a white supremacist prison gang were imprisoned for trying to kill another inmate. The two wanted to gain entry into the "Aryan Circle."

January 25, 2023

Mississippi apartment fire results in 2 children dead, 6 others injured

An apartment fire in Mississippi resulted in the death of two children and the hospitalization of six others. The Gulfport Fire Chief said that the fire started in the kitchen.

January 23, 2023

Mississippi police officer fatally shoots armed suspicious person

A Mississippi police officer fatally shot an armed person on Sunday morning near Jackson. The suspect was wearing a ski mask at an apartment complex in the morning.

January 23, 2023

GOP Mississippi doctor against vaccine mandate runs for governor

A Mississippi doctor who is against the COVID-19 vaccine mandate has filed paperwork to run for governor. Dr. John Witcher will challenge Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves in GOP primary.

January 21, 2023

Shock Mississippi poll has Elvis Presley cousin, a Democrat, within four points of upsetting GOP governor

A poll of registered Mississippi voters shows incumbent Gov. Tate Reeves narrowly leading Democratic challenger Brandon Presley by just four points in the upcoming gubernatorial election.

January 20, 2023

Jackson city ex-employee pleads guilty to federal wire fraud scheme

A Jackson, Mississippi employee has pleaded guilty to a federal wire fraud scheme on Thursday. Keyshia Sanders sent grant money intended for city artists to herself.

January 20, 2023

Mississippi board approves operation of burn center at UMMC

The Mississippi board for the state's universities approved the operation of a burn center at UMMC on Thursday. The only other burn center in Mississippi closed in October.

January 20, 2023

Meet the American who first recorded the blues, nation's original pop diva Mamie Smith

Vaudeville performer Mamie Smith recorded "Crazy Blues" in 1920, widely regarded as the first recorded blues hit. The success of American blues inspired rock 'n' roll.

January 19, 2023

Mississippi Senate leaders unveil health care proposals

Mississippi Senate leaders are suggesting an $80 million health care proposal for hospitals that are financially struggling. This grant will aid people in getting necessary health care.

January 18, 2023

Mississippi man pleads guilty to sexual battery of foster daughter

A Madison County, Mississippi man pleaded guilty to sexual battery of a foster child who was in his custody for six months, and now faces up to 30 years in prison.