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September 30, 2022

Low water levels on Mississippi River expected to cause barge traffic

Mississippi River water levels are expected to reach the second-lowest ever by Oct. 13. Because of this, barge traffic will be limited as the crop harvest season begins.

September 29, 2022

Brett Favre's foundation under the microscope as ex-QB caught up in Mississippi welfare scandal: reports

Brett Favre's charity reportedly donated thousands of dollars to his alma mater's foundation as ex-NFL QB was accused of having a role in the state's welfare scandal.

September 26, 2022

Brett Favre's radio show on hiatus amid Mississippi welfare scandal developments

Brett Favre's SiriusXM Radio show was put on hiatus as more details trickle out about his alleged role in the Mississippi welfare fraud scandal.

September 24, 2022

Brett Favre 'continued to press' for state funds knowing they could be illegal: Report

Brett Favre "continued to press" for state welfare funds despite knowing the misuse of them could be illegal, according to a new court filing.

September 21, 2022

Mississippi police officer saves choking baby

A Mississippi police officer saved a choking baby on Sept. 15 by taking "lifesaving" measures to save the infant, who was taken to a local hospital for evaluation.

September 20, 2022

Jackson, Mississippi, residents file lawsuit over water crisis

Mississippi residents filed a federal class action lawsuit over the contamination and failure of the Jackson water system, seeking injunctive relief and damages.

September 16, 2022

Jackson, Mississippi water safe to drink, governor says

The governor of Mississippi has announced that water in the City of Jackson is now safe to drink again after residents were forced to boil water before drinking for several weeks.

September 14, 2022

Jackson, Mississippi, water crisis: EPA watchdog announces probe

The EPA's Office of Inspector General said it would investigate the water crisis in Jackson, Mississippi. Residents there are still under boil-water advisories.

September 13, 2022

Brett Favre got help from former Mississippi gov to get volleyball complex built using welfare funds: report

New evidence in a Mississippi welfare fraud case shows that Hall of Famer Brett Favre sent and received texts regarding the funding for a new volleyball stadium with public money.

September 11, 2022

Jackson mayor says federal funding 'insufficient' to address city's water infrastructure

Jackson, Mississippi Mayor Chokwe Lumumba says federal funding allocated to the city as part of the American Rescue Plan is "insufficient" to address the city's water infrastructure.