Jackson State holds special graduation for class of 1970, 51 years after deadly police shooting on campus
The mayor of Mississippi’s capital city and a state senator both apologized Saturday for shootings 51 years ago by city and state police officers that killed two people and injured 12 others on the campus of a historically Black college.
Tornadoes rip through Mississippi leaving trail of damage in multiple cities
Multiple tornadoes were reported Sunday night across Mississippi, damaging buildings and causing downed trees and power lines.
Child accused of intentionally setting dog on fire won't be charged, police say
Buddy, a Labrador retriever mix, is currently receiving care at Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine.
Multiple twisters touch down in Alabama, Mississippi as wave of tornadoes moves through South
A significant tornado outbreak in the South on Wednesday is expected to continue with numerous strong, potentially violent tornadoes likely to impact the region into Thursday.
‘We loved each other so, so much’: Husband dies from COVID-19 days after getting married
Sherry Nabors said her late husband, Jeff, wanted to get married knowing that he would soon die from COVID-19 days after being hospitalized with the virus.
Assignment at Mississippi middle school asks students to ‘pretend like you are a slave’
A photo of a Mississippi middle school teacher’s writing assignment on slavery is drawing heavy criticism online, and parents in the district are speaking out.
Democratic congressman from Mississippi sues Trump over Capitol riot
A Democratic congressman has sued Donald Trump, alleging Trump incited the deadly insurrection at the Capitol. It’s believed to be the first suit filed by a member of Congress in an expected wave of litigation over the riot.
Republican-controlled Senate in Mississippi votes to ban transgender athletes on female teams
There was little discussion before senators passed Senate Bill 2536 in a late-night session earlier this week to ban transgender athletes from competing in girls’ or women’s sports in the state's schools and universities.
Mississippi raises new flag over state capitol
Mississippi hoisted a new state flag without the Confederate battle emblem on Monday, just over six months after legislators retired the last state banner in the U.S. that included the divisive rebel symbol.
Boy, 2, abandoned at Mississippi Goodwill drop-off with extra clothes, note identified, suspect arrested
Mississippi police on Monday said a healthy 2-year-old boy who was abandoned with a change of clothes and a note that said, “child abandoned…no phone number for mom” at a Goodwill drop-off has been identified and a suspect was arrested.
Mississippi police looking for man who pulled down his mask during bank robbery
A man is wanted by Mississippi police after security footage captured him robbing a bank with his face mask pulled down.
Mississippi lawmaker apologizes after calling for state to leave US over Biden win
In a since-deleted Twitter message, state Rep. Price Wallace wrote last Saturday that the Magnolia State should “succeed” from the union after the Democrat’s win over President Trump, according to reports.
Mississippi voters replace Confederate-themed flag with new design featuring magnolia flower
Mississippi on Tuesday voted to replace its state flag, which had been the last one in the U.S. to include an image of the Confederate-themed battle flag.
Marijuana, ‘magic mushrooms’: NJ, Arizona, DC voters approve legalization, decriminalization
Cannabis-related propositions were on the ballot in New Jersey, Arizona, Montana and South Dakota. Medical marijuana initiatives were also being decided in Mississippi and South Dakota.
17 inmates baptized in Mississippi jail: 'We hope this is a new start'
A sheriff's office in Mississippi said 17 inmates were baptized last week in what they hope will be a "new start."
Stranded dog rescued from bridge 120 feet above Mississippi River
A bridge inspector was working 120 feet above the Mississippi River when he spotted a distressed dog beneath the deck.
Tropical Storm Sally forms off Florida coast
Tropical Storm Sally formed Saturday off south Florida, becoming the earliest 18th-named storm on record in an Atlantic hurricane season as it headed toward the Gulf of Mexico amid signs of strengthening further.
Mississippi flag: Commission chooses magnolia to replace old rebel symbol, design headed to November ballot
The single design of the magnolia will go on the November ballot. If voters accept the design, it will become the new state flag.
Man arrested in Mississippi in connection with Killeen triple homicide
A 21-year-old man has been arrested in Mississippi in connection with a triple homicide in Killeen in March.
Public ideas for Mississippi flag: Magnolias, stars, beer, memes
Magnolias and stars. Beer cans, crawfish and guitars. A Gulf Coast lighthouse. Elvis Presley and Kermit the Frog. All appear on proposals submitted by the general public for a new Mississippi flag.