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U.S. 17 hours ago

Carolyn Bryant Donham, woman who accused Emmett Till before he was lynched in 1955, dead at 88

The White woman who accused Black teenager Emmett Till of making a wolf-whistle at her before he was lynched in Mississippi in 1955 has died in hospice care in Louisiana.

U.S. 17 hours ago

Mississippi escaped inmate spotted at Houston-area gas station, police say

An inmate who was among three others who escaped a Mississippi detention facility over the weekend was spotted at a Houston-area gas station Wednesday, police said.

U.S. 17 hours ago

Flooding Mississippi River prompts evacuations, sandbagging

The flooding of the Mississippi River prompted home evacuations of residents, while others stacked sandbags walls. The river flooded low-lying parks and streets by Wednesday.

Lifestyle 17 hours ago

Mississippi mother of rare quintuplets reveals first photos of her babies as they 'reach new milestones'

A Mississippi couple is sharing images of their five little ones who have been in the NICU at the University of Mississippi Medical Center since mom birthed the quintuplets in February.

U.S. 17 hours ago

Escaped Mississippi inmate suspected of killing pastor presumed dead after barricade, house fire

Mississippi and Texas officials are looking for inmates who escaped Saturday night from a Hinds County jail. The men face additional charges in the escape.

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Historic Black-owned hotel in Mississippi that was a safe haven during segregation gets demolished

A historical Black-owned hotel in Meridian, Mississippi, was razed after falling into disrepair. The hotel was once a safe haven for Black travelers during segregation.

U.S. 17 hours ago

Mississippi jail escapee suspected in carjacking murder in Jackson

One of the Mississippi jail escapees is suspected of killing a man and stealing his pickup truck in Jackson. The man was shot after pulling over to help someone who wrecked a motorcycle.

U.S. 17 hours ago

Mississippi, Alabama celebrate Confederate Memorial Day as efforts to abolish holiday stall

Confederate Memorial Day was celebrated in Alabama and Mississippi as efforts to abolish state holidays that honor the old Confederacy have stalled.

U.S. 17 hours ago

4 prisoners on the run after escaping from Mississippi jail

Four prisoners who escaped over the weekend from a Mississippi jail are on the run. Investigators believe there were two vehicles connected to the escape.

Lifestyle 17 hours ago

Why are teen girls across the United States struggling? Studies show 60% of girls reported persistent sadness

Teenage girls across the United States are in crisis according to studies. A recent study showed almost 60% of girls reported persistent hopelessness and sadness.

Politics 17 hours ago

3 deep red state governors' races that could be surprisingly competitive in 2023 — and even expand Dem control

Republicans have a chance to flip two gubernatorial seats in red states Kentucky and Louisiana this fall as Democrats hope for one upset in Mississippi

U.S. 17 hours ago

Mississippi man charged after setting several people on fire

A man who set a fire intentionally at a Mississippi home is facing charges of murder after two people in the home died. The man tried to set several people on fire, including himself.

U.S. 17 hours ago

Alcorn State University president departs, interim named

Alcorn State University's board announced its president's departure from the university on Thursday. The school has named Ontario S. Wooden as their interim president.

U.S. 17 hours ago

Mississippi soybean farm found negligent in teen employee death

U.S. inspectors said a South African teenage farm worker suffocated to death after falling into a grain storage bin due to Mississippi soybean farm failing to follow safety standards.

Sports 17 hours ago

Former WWE wrestler charged with theft of millions from Mississippi welfare program

Ted DiBiase Jr., who used to wrestle under WWE's "The Legacy" group, has been charged in Mississippi's largest fraud case in state history.

Politics 17 hours ago

Pro-life groups praise Mississippi for 8 new 'culture of life' laws

Mississippi Republican Gov. Tate Reeves signed eight pro-life bills into law Wednesday that will strengthen the state's foster care system, speed up adoptions and provide resources to pregnant women.

U.S. 17 hours ago

No evidence of structural failure in northern Mississippi plane crash

There is no evidence of structural failure in a plane crash in north Mississippi that killed a man. The small private plane did not return to the airport after taking off.

U.S. 17 hours ago

Tragic twist in death of 5-year-old boy whose parents blamed black mold

The stepfather and mother of a 5-year-old Mississippi boy are being charged in the child's death, with the stepfather facing capital murder charges in the case.

U.S. 17 hours ago

Insurance losses from Mississippi tornado nearing $100M

The Mississippi Insurance Department said insurance losses from the March tornado that wreaked havoc throughout the state are approaching $100 million.

Politics 17 hours ago

Judge: Mississippi must allow religious exemption from school vaccine requirements

A Mississippi judge says the state must allow religious exemptions from vaccines required for children to attend school. It is unclear whether the department will appeal the ruling.

U.S. 17 hours ago

Mississippi sheriff declares arrest warrant for Emmett Till accuser moot

Leflore County, Mississippi Sheriff Ricky Banks has declined to serve a 1955 arrest warrant for Carolyn Donham, who was reportedly involved in Emmett Till's kidnapping and murder.

U.S. 17 hours ago

Mississippi to require consumption-based water billing

Mississippi will require localities to base their water bills on personal consumption. The bill was signed into legislation on Friday by Gov. Tate Reeves.

U.S. 17 hours ago

Mississippi man arrested after hiding gun in Taco Bell quesadilla: police

Devin P. Mitchell was arrested after police found his handgun hidden in a Taco Bell quesadilla along with large amounts of methamphetamine, liquid heroin and paraphernalia.

U.S. 17 hours ago

Storms upend one of Goodyear’s largest production facilities in North America

Severe storms have upended one of Goodyear’s largest production facilities in North America. Cooper Tire and Rubber Company has shut down its Tupelo plant as officials oversee repairs.

U.S. 17 hours ago

University of Mississippi Medical Center to open burn center

University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson will be the state's next designated burn center. This unit was built in response to closure of Merit Health Central's burn center.

U.S. 17 hours ago

Mississippi School of Math and Science explores relocation

The director of the Mississippi School of Math and Science is exploring the idea of relocation. Donnie Cook confirmed the possible move to Starkville two days after he claimed it was a rumor.

U.S. 17 hours ago

Mississippi school district reopens after March 24 tornado

A Mississippi school district has reopened after the March 24 tornado damaged the local high school. School busses will not be running due to safety hazards from roadside waste.

U.S. 17 hours ago

No evidence man reached for gun before being fatally shot at Mississippi church

There is no evidence that a man reached for a gun before being fatally shot at a Mississippi church. The reserve sheriff's deputy shot the victim during an altercation.

U.S. 17 hours ago

Texas 13-year-old kidnapped in February found in Mississippi with 27-year-old man

Mississippi authorities have located a 13-year-old Texas girl who went missing in February after a couple saw her walking along a highway and contacted authorities.

U.S. 17 hours ago

Mississippi woman charged with having sex with dog says she was forced: report

A Mississippi woman charged with having sex with a dog in online videos said she was forced to do so.

U.S. 17 hours ago

Mississippi deputy fatally shoots man who approached vehicle holding weapon

A Mississippi deputy fatally shot a man who approached his parked vehicle holding a weapon Sunday morning. The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is probing the crime.