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Allegations of excessive force prompts Meridian Police Officer suspension
While in custody, Chief Dubose says one of the officers exceeded his use of force continuum.
South Mississippi man indicted on 9 sexual charges, juveniles involved
If convicted on all counts, the suspect faces up to 225 years in prison. The two girls involved are ages 15 and 16.
Blue Angels gear up to hit the skies over Biloxi
It’s been three years since Biloxi has had an air show. Blues over Biloxi launches Saturday and will wrap Sunday afternoon.
After Mississippi K-9 dies of heat stroke, cars get alarms
Maj. Pete Luke said Thursday the sheriff has authorized equipping K-9 vehicles with "hot car" alarms as a safety net to offset it happening again.
Rankin County escapee captured after Wednesday night escape
Crabb, MDOC #44678, is serving eight years for aggravated assault in Rankin County. He was captured in Crystal Springs.
Hood investigates road project near Reeves' subdivision
The investigation creates a potential clash between Attorney General Jim Hood and Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves. Both men are expected to run for governor in 2019.
Contest pits highway patrol cruisers, country-wide, against each other
Don't worry, it's all fun and games! The winner gets to live in fame for a year on the front of the annual "Best Cruiser" Calendar!
Publisher gives ride to stranger who turns out to be escapee
Russell Turner of the Greene County Herald says he went home around midday July 5 and a "winded and flustered" stranger was sitting outside.
Shad White takes oath as new state auditor in Mississippi
The 32-year-old White is an attorney and has never held elected office. He has also been involved in Republican politics for years.
Missouri appeal could delay Mississippi death penalty case
If a judge agrees, no executions in Mississippi are likely until after the Missouri case is decided.
Semi flips, spilling 4,000 chickens on to Leake County highway
MDOT is predicting the incident to take up to 3 hours or more to clear.
Law Enforcement: Son stabs mother to death, assaults father
Family members say the mother died at the scene and the father was taken to the hospital with stab wounds to the neck and back.
2 go to runoff in Rankin, Simpson for Mississippi House seat
Hayes Patrick and Price Wallace advanced from a field of five candidates Tuesday in District 77 in parts of Rankin and Simpson counties.
Mississippi high school merger hung up by lawsuit
Superintendent Maurice Smith says the district is trying to plan for contingencies, but says school's start may be delayed.
Mississippi neglect inquiry rescued about 100 dogs and cats
The animal welfare group says the dogs and cats were housed "in conditions typically seen in severe neglect situations."
Police: Girl, 17, shot in the neck in West Mississippi
Police officials tell WAPT-TV that the girl was alert and talking.
Attendance beats expectations at Mississippi history museums
The original prediction was for about 180,000 visitors the first year.
Ex-broker gets 6 months in prison for paying prison chief
In handing down the sentence Tuesday, U.S. District Judge Henry T. Wingate ignored recommendations that could have kept the ex-broker out of prison entirely
5 in special election to succeed Gipson in Mississippi House
Candidates run without party labels in Mississippi special elections, although many tell voters their party affiliation.
Lawsuit: Mississippi legislative district dilutes black vote
The suit, filed Monday, asks a judge to declare that Senate District 22 violates the federal Voting Rights Act.
Attacker shot, killed after stabbing in federal office
According to Pike County Coroner Jason Jones, the attacker has been identified 21-year-old Branen Carter and he is dead.
Convicted killer, escapee re-captured in South Mississippi
MDOC says Wilson was taken back into custody without incident. Officers from several law enforcement agencies were involved with the search for him.