State News

Video: Lowndes County Residents Observe National Day of Prayer

Eric Lampkin,

Dozens gathered in front of the Lowndes County Courthouse as community leaders prayed for our government, families, churches, businesses, and children.

May 1, 2014

Video: Couple Whose Flight from Lowndes County Sparked Amber Alert Still in Jail

Eric Lampkin,

The couple fled with 2-year-old Maliah Harris, sparking an Amber Alert across the Southeast. They were caught in a routine traffic stop in Sylvester, Georgia.

May 1, 2014

Video: Clean-up Means Piles of Debris and Paperwork

Eric Lampkin,

In a press conference with MEMA and county officials on Thursday, Louisville mayor Will Hill stressed before they rebuild, it must be done properly.

May 1, 2014

Video: East Columbus Begins Clean Up Efforts

Eric Lampkin,

Neighbors were helping each other clear debris and limbs from yards and homes.

April 30, 2014

Video: Some Dispute Over the Sounding of Sirens in Lee County

Eric Lampkin,

There are questions surrounding the activation of emergency sirens during Tupelo's tornado.

April 30, 2014

Video: National Guard Lends a Hand in Tupelo

Eric Lampkin,

Johnson says soldiers prepared days in advance of the tornado, and patrols could continue through Thursday.

April 30, 2014

Beware of Fraudulent Contractors

Mary Carroll Sullivan,

MSBOC warns victims of Monday’s storms to be wary of fraudulent contractors who prey on storm damaged victims.

April 30, 2014

Video: New Winston County Business Damaged in Tornado

Eric Lampkin,

New Winston County Business Damaged in Tornado

April 29, 2014

MDES Offers Avenue to Files for Unemployment Claims Online

MorrisAdmin,

MDES offers online method of filing for unemployment claims.

April 29, 2014

Residents Urged to be Cautious When Using Chainsaws and Portable Generators

MorrisAdmin,

MEMA urges responsible use of equipment during cleanup following severe weather outbreak.

April 29, 2014

MSDH Urges Residents to Take Precautions Following Severe Weather

MorrisAdmin,

The Mississippi State Department of Health continues to monitor the health impacts of recent severe weather.

April 29, 2014

Wicker Statement on Storm Destruction in Mississippi

MorrisAdmin,

Senator Roger Wicker issues statement regarding yesterday's severe weather outbreak.

April 29, 2014

At Least 7 Killed in Winston County Storm

Joey Barnes,

Severe storms have brought destruction and death to Winston County.

April 29, 2014

Storm Damage Reported to MEMA

MorrisAdmin,

The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) continues to receive reports of several counties affected by severe weather.

April 28, 2014

Governor Phil Bryant Declares State of Emergency For Severe Weather

MorrisAdmin,

Gov. Phil Bryant has declared a State of Emergency in preparation for severe weather that is forecast to affect Mississippi today.

April 28, 2014

Appeals Court to Consider Miss. Abortion Law

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Attorneys are preparing to make federal appeals court arguments over a 2012 Mississippi law that threatens to close the state's only abortion clinic.

April 27, 2014

Video: Caledonia Couple That Sparked National Amber Alert Returned to Lowndes County

Eric Lampkin,

Caledonia Couple That Sparked National Amber Alert Returned to Lowndes County

April 25, 2014

Video: No Tornado, No Injuries but Plenty of Damage in Winston County

Eric Lampkin,

No Tornado, No Injuries but Plenty of Damage in Winston County

April 25, 2014

Gov. Phil Bryant Awarded NRA Defender of Freedom Award

MorrisAdmin,

Gov. Phil Bryant was today awarded the Defender of Freedom Award by the National Rifle Association.

April 25, 2014

State Fire Marshal Cautions Citizens About Unauthorized Alarm Salesmen

MorrisAdmin,

Commissioner of Insurance and State Fire Marshal Mike Chaney is cautioning citizens to be aware of any unauthorized alarm system salesmen operating in the area.

April 25, 2014