State News
Ex-death row inmate in Mississippi re-sentenced in baby death
News outlets reported that Jeffrey Havard was sentenced Monday to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
Mississippi appeal seeks to revive 15-week abortion ban
Attorney General Jim Hood filed a notice of appeal Monday in support of a Mississippi law that would ban most abortions after 15 weeks.
Dogs credited with finding woman who crashed into ravine
Vicksburg Police Lt. Johnnie Edwards says he was searching for Palmer and noticed the dogs gathered at the ravine.
Commission names new Mississippi state forester
The Forestry Commission works to protect and manage forests, fight wildfires and track forest resources.
Man killed, missed meeting his son born next day
Clarksdale police tell WHBQ-TV that 31-year-old Kevin Robinson was shot at a "known drug house" that's been the subject of previous police activity.
Mississippi man gets 3 years for stealing veteran's ID
The man convicted of aggravated identity theft is not a military veteran, but was a long-time patient at a VA Medical Center in Jackson.
Mississippi resident dies in a trailer fire
Acting Natchez Fire Chief Ventris Green says the fire was reported around 8 p.m. and firefighters responded to find the trailer engulfed in flames.
Officials: Deputy shot, hurt man who tried them running over
Authorities say the deputy fired several times into the oncoming car and Paramo-Boyso was later arrested.
Former epidemiologist named new Mississippi health officer
It's a job he has held on an interim basis since Dr. Mary Currier retired Oct. 31.
Mississippi man charged with killing wife in nursing home
Officers responded to a call at the Woodlands Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center and found 70-year-old Rebecca Ballenger dead.
Mississippi couple now charged with abuse in child's death
The child's death was determined to be caused by asphyxiation.
Off-duty police officer accused of sexually assaulting woman
Police say the woman told officers she went to the bathroom and was assaulted.
Survey: Mississippi jail inmates fall, but many stay long
Reviews of inmates required by the state Supreme Court appear to be driving down the number of people in jail in at least some counties.
PRESS RELEASE: Jonestown Mayor arrested on 5 counts of embezzlement
If convicted, Lester faces up to 20 years in prison and up to $5,000 in fines on each count.
Bryant pledges support for cutting criminal punishments
Mississippi lawmakers could also be asked to set up a statewide public defender system to improve legal representation for people accused of crimes.
Mississippi Economic Council Tours The State
Infrastructure also plays a crucial role in creating jobs.
Absentee voting deadline approaching
Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann says more than 21,000 absentee ballots have been requested.
5 car chain reaction crash kills 3
The Mississippi Highway Patrol says it happened on Interstate 59 southbound, near mile marker 39 in Pearl River County.
Gov. Bryant wants to appeal ruling on abortion ban
The law passed in this year's legislative term, is considered to be one of the most restrictive in the U.S.
MHP stepping up patrols for Thanksgiving holiday
Last year MHP investigated 163 crashes with 5 fatalities.