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November 30, 2022

DOJ sues Jackson, Miss. over alleged water safety violations

The Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against Jackson, Mississippi over alleged violations of the Safe Drinking Water Act and Environmental Protection Agency orders.

November 30, 2022

Supercell storms rip through southern states leaving millions at risk for dangerous tornadoes

Severe storms ripped through the South on Tuesday. Several tornadoes were reported on the ground in Mississippi and more than 25 million people were at risk for dangerous tornadoes.

November 29, 2022

Brett Favre's lawyers file motion to dismiss lawsuit in Mississippi welfare scandal

Brett Favre's lawyers on Monday filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit brought against him by the Mississippi Department of Human Services.

November 27, 2022

Mississippi boy, 12, killed in game of Russian Roulette: reports

A 12-year-old boy was killed in a game of Russian Roulette, and three people -- including two juveniles -- are facing charges, according to police.

November 23, 2022

In Mississippi, Ocean Springs School District superintendent announces retirement

The superintendent of Ocean Springs School District has announced her retirement. Bonita Coleman worked for 10 years there and her replacement will be selected by the board.

November 23, 2022

Mississippi white men indicted for shooting at Black delivery driver

A Mississippi father and son have been re-arrested Friday and indicted for attempted first-degree murder, conspiracy and shooting into the vehicle of a Black FedEx driver.

November 23, 2022

Mississippi selects new superintendent of education

Mississippi has chosen Robert Taylor as its new state superintendent of education. Taylor will succeed Kim Benton, who has served in this position as an interim since July.

November 16, 2022

Mississippi man arrested after allegedly stealing plane, threat to crash into Walmart dies in federal custody

A Mississippi man who allegedly stole a plane and threatened to crash it into a Walmart died in federal custody on Monday afternoon, according to officials.

November 14, 2022

Mississippi demands $2M from Utah-based prison company due to 12,000 unfilled mandatory shifts

On Monday, Mississippi demanded $2 million from a Utah-based prison company on account of lacking in employees at the state prison. The auditor's demand covers the cost of missed shifts.

November 14, 2022

Southern US facing first accumulating snow of the season, risk of severe storms

A storm system moving across the Plains will deliver the first accumulating snow of the season for areas of the Southern U.S., which is also facing a storm risk.