Mississippi

Police and Law Enforcement February 24

Mississippi sheriff's deputy shot, killed while responding to domestic call: 'Died a hero'

A sheriff's deputy in Hinds County, Mississippi, was shot and killed while responding to a domestic call on Sunday night, according to Sheriff Tyree Jones.

Politics February 21

EXCLUSIVE: Red state governor says DOGE aligns with GOP’s ‘fiscal sanity’

Governor Tate Reeves, R-Miss., said the Department of Government Efficiency has renewed Republican governors’ optimism in the federal government.

Mississippi February 20

Mississippi judge orders local paper to remove editorial critical of city council

A judge granted a temporary restraining order against the Clarksdale Press Register on Tuesday on behalf of the City of Clarksdale, Mississippi over an editorial.

Illegal Immigrants January 24

Mississippi DA bill would pay bounty hunters a reward to help facilitate deportation of illegal immigrants

Bounty hunters in Mississippi could be paid by the state to help deport illegal immigrants, under proposed legislation introduced by a lawmaker.

US November 28, 2024

Four dolphins found dead on Mississippi's Petit Bois Island in 'very unusual event'

The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies (IMMS) reported on Facebook that four dolphins were discovered stranded on the beach over the weekend.

Politics November 27, 2024

Mississippi runoff election for state Supreme Court justice is too close to call

A runoff election in the state Supreme Court in Mississippi race is too close to call, with State Sen. Jenifer Branning and Justice Jim Kitchens neck and neck as of Wednesday morning.

Mississippi November 26, 2024

Mississippi asks for execution date of man convicted in 1993 killing, lawyers plan to appeal case to SCOTUS

Mississippi's attorney general is requesting an execution date for a death row inmate, but the man's lawyer says he plans to appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court.

Mississippi November 24, 2024

Mississippi teacher fired after allegedly feeding students dog treats mistaken for beef jerky

A now-former teacher at Mississippi's Calhoun City High School allegedly fed at least eight of her students dog treats after mistaking them for beef jerky.

Elections November 20, 2024

Top 10 states where Trump outperformed in 2024

President-elect Trump flipped six key swing states in his historic win this month, but his gains were nationwide, and some of his biggest were in areas that may surprise you.

Politics November 8, 2024

Capital city Democratic mayor, prosecutor indicted in undercover bribery sting

Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba, Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens II and a city councilman were indicted this week on bribery charges.

Media October 29, 2024

News anchor dropped after social media post telling Trump-haters supporting Harris: 'Stay home, don’t vote'

After posting numerous videos of political commentary in the last few months, WLOX anchor David “Dave" Elliott claimed he has been fired by his network.